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Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Québec, QC
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJanuary 30, 2020
- grant_single|closingDateFebruary 28, 2025
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
grant_single|grantors
- Recyc-Québec
- Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|open
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Receive up to $2 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support projects involving packaging and recycling or recycling only of beverage containers in Quebec, including the optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse networks.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
Recyc-Québec provides a structured funding approach to support projects focused on the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers. Financial support is distributed in staggered payments contingent on specific project milestones and criteria.
- The financial aid is provided in three installments: an initial payment of 50%, a second payment of 25%, and a final payment of 25%, conditional on the achievement of project objectives and the submission of necessary documentation.
- The first 50% installment is disbursed after the financial assistance agreement is signed, necessary authorizations are obtained, and confirmations of other funding sources are submitted.
- The second 25% installment is disbursed upon approval of a mid-project report, submission of sales and material quantity data (if required), and provision of verified financial documentation.
- The final 25% installment is contingent upon obtaining a "Mise en œuvre" recognition from the ICI ON RECYCLE + program, submitting final project reports, and compliance with all reporting and verification requirements.
- There is a stipulation that public funding, including both provincial and federal grants, must not exceed 80% of the total project cost, excluding municipal contributions.
- Admissible expenses include salaries directly involved in the project, equipment purchases, specialized subcontractor fees, and construction or modification costs up to 25% of admissible expenditures.
- Inadmissible expenses include those incurred prior to project acceptance, non-project related expenses, communications costs, legal fees, taxes, and certain external validation costs.
- All projects must be completed within 18 months following the finalization of the financial aid agreement or the receipt of necessary authorizations, with provisions for extension subject to Recyc-Québec's discretion.
- RECYC-QUÉBEC reserves the right to impose additional conditions based on an evaluation of project performance and financial health.
grant_single_labels|projects
This grant supports projects that enhance the recycling ecosystem for beverage containers in Quebec. The eligible activities focus on developing infrastructure and improving processes to encourage reemployment, conditioning, and recycling within the circular economy framework.
- Optimization, expansion, or establishment of structured reemployment networks for beverage containers.
- Starting new facilities dedicated to the recycling or conditioning of beverage containers.
- Increasing the processing capacity of existing facilities handling beverage containers.
- Improving the quality of materials produced by existing facilities to better align with buyer needs.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 1,995,000
Establishing a new facility to process and recycle beverage containers
$ 1,050,000
Optimization of an existing beverage container recycling facility
$ 1,260,000
Increasing processing capacity of existing recycling facility
$ 840,000
Improvement of material quality of recycled beverage containers
$ 630,000
Expansion of a structured reuse network for beverage containers
$ 1,400,000
Starting a new facility for beverage container recycling
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The programme is open to specific types of entities and activities related to the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers in Quebec.
- The applicant must be either a company or an organization involved in or intending to engage in the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers.
- The applicant must be legally constituted under the laws applicable in Quebec.
- The applicant must have a business presence or place of business in Quebec.
- The applicant, along with any partners and subcontractors, must not appear on the Register of enterprises not eligible for public contracts (RENA).
- All applicants must be certified under the "ICI on recycle +" recognition program to qualify for funding.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The eligibility for the "Programme de soutien au développement du réemploi et du recyclage des contenants de boissons au Québec" is specifically defined for entities involved in the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers. Applicants must meet the following criteria:1. Business Type: Any company or organization that conducts or plans to conduct the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers.2. Legal Status: Applicants must be legally constituted and have a business presence in Québec.3. Exclusions: Projects mainly involving materials from outside Québec, initiating new return points, or solely acquiring certain types of equipment (e.g., compactors or automated recovery machines) are not eligible.4. Prior RECYC-QUÉBEC Support: Organizations with previously funded projects by RECYC-QUÉBEC are eligible to apply again, but duplicate funding for the same project from other RECYC-QUÉBEC programs are not allowed.5. Compliance with Public Contracts: Applicants and their partners or subcontractors must not be listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant primarily targets projects focused on the reuse, conditioning, and recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. There are specific restrictions on the types of projects that are eligible, which in turn define who cannot apply based on their project's focus.
- Projects that mainly involve materials sourced from outside Quebec.
- Projects aimed at establishing a new return point for beverage containers.
- Projects that do not primarily concern the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers.
- Projects focused on acquiring compaction or automated recovery equipment.
- Projects that are deemed eligible for another RECYC-QUÉBEC program.
- Projects solely dedicated to purchasing equipment for manufacturing products, even if made from recycled content.
- Projects that aim only to set up a system for collecting or transporting beverage containers.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the implementation and success of projects aimed at reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers.
- Labour costs (salaries) directly involved in project planning and implementation, not exceeding 25% of total eligible expenses.
- Purchase of equipment for reuse, conditioning, or recycling that directly relates to the project.
- Costs related to specialised subcontractors directly involved in the project (e.g., specialized analysis work, installation of equipment related to the project).
- Construction or modification costs to the building where the project is planned, if necessary for the project, not exceeding 25% of eligible expenses.
- Any other expense deemed relevant by RECYC-QUÉBEC for the project.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant targets companies local to the province due to the specific recycling and reemployment requirements of the program. The eligible projects must be executed within Quebec to qualify for the program's benefits.
- Quebec, Canada
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Verify Eligibility
- Ensure your project meets the admissibility criteria outlined in the program framework.
- Check that your organization is legally constituted and based in Quebec.
- Step 2: Prepare Required Documents
- Download and complete the application form and financial calculator from the program's website.
- Compile CVs for the project leader and key team members.
- If applicable, obtain letters of intent from project partners.
- Gather the last two years' financial statements.
- Step 3: Complete the Application Form
- Fill out the application form with complete and accurate information.
- Ensure all sections are properly filled and reflect the project's objectives and methodologies.
- Step 4: Submit the Application
- Send your completed application, along with all required documents, via email to 2RCB@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.
- Only digital submissions are accepted unless special circumstances apply.
- Step 5: Confirmation
- Await a receipt confirmation via email within 5 business days of submission.
- Step 6: Eligibility Notification
- You will be notified about the initial eligibility of your project within 20 business days after they review your application.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- All applicants must be attested to the "ICI On Recycle +" program, which is an eco-condition required for the final disbursement of the financial aid.
- The program will remain open for applications until the available funds are exhausted or until February 28, 2025, whichever comes first.
- Projects are evaluated individually based on their alignment with the program objectives rather than being compared with each other.
- An indicative evaluation timeline is 20 working days post initial submission review.
- RECYC-QUÉBEC reserves the right to adapt the program by issuing a request for proposals if this aligns better with the available budget and objectives.
grant_single_labels|contact
2RCB@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca
