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Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
Last Update: April 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2023
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Receive up to $1 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support beverage container packaging projects in Quebec, including optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2023
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Recyc-Québec Beverage Container Recycling program aims to financially support projects that enhance the reuse, conditioning, and recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. Projects eligible for this grant focus on structuring networks for reuse and expanding recycling capacities.
- Optimization, expansion, and implementation of structured reuse networks for beverage containers.
- Launching new installations for the recycling of beverage containers.
- Increasing capacity in current facilities to process more beverage containers.
- Enhancing quality of materials produced by existing recycling installations to meet market needs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Any business or organization that conducts or wishes to conduct the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers is eligible.Applicants must be legally incorporated and have a place of business in Quebec.Eligible expenses
This grant focuses on the reuse, conditioning, and recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. The eligible activities aim to improve systems and infrastructure for the circular economy.
- Optimization of existing reuse networks.
- Expansion of structured reuse networks for beverage containers.
- Establishment of new installations for the conditioning or recycling of beverage containers.
- Increasing the capacity of existing facilities to handle more recycled materials.
- Improvement of the quality of materials produced by existing recycling facilities.
Eligible geographic areas
The eligible geographical area for companies applying for this grant is specified as the province of Quebec. Companies must have a place of business within this region to qualify for the grant.
- Province of Quebec, Canada
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants must be certified under the "ICI on recycle +" program, which is a requirement to receive the final financial assistance disbursement.
- The program extends until February 28, 2025, or until available funds are fully allocated.
- Electronic submissions are required, except under specific circumstances where paper submission might be allowed.
- An acknowledgment of receipt of the project proposal will be sent within 5 working days of submission.
- Following initial review, applicants will be notified of their project's eligibility status within 20 working days.
- A model resolution document is available for download if an applicant is investing personal funds into the project.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1?
Receive up to $1 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support beverage container packaging projects in Quebec, including optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse
How much funding can be received?
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 28, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 program, you must:
The applicant must be a legally constituted company or organization in Quebec.
The applicant must be involved in or intend to engage in the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers.
The applicant must be certified under the "ICI on recycle +" recognition program.
What expenses are eligible under Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1?
The Recyc-Québec Beverage Container Recycling program aims to financially support projects that enhance the reuse, conditioning, and recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. Projects eligible for this grant focus on structuring networks for reuse and expanding recycling capacities. Optimization, expansion, and implementation of structured reuse networks for beverage containers.
Launching new installations for the recycling of beverage containers.
Increasing capacity in current facilities to process more beverage containers.
Enhancing quality of materials produced by existing recycling installations to meet market needs.
Where is the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 available?
The Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 is a Grant and Funding