Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
At a glance
- Max. $2,000,000
- 70% of project cost
- Open Date : October 20, 2021
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
- All industries
- Gouvernement du Québec
- Recyc-Québec
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant program are:
- Any business or organization involved in or wishing to engage in the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers is eligible.
- Applicants must be legally established and have a place of business in Quebec.
Who is eligible
Eligible companies for this grant are those involved in or interested in reusing, packaging, or recycling beverage containers and must be legally constituted with a place of business in Quebec.
- Enterprises
- Organizations
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Costs related to the optimization, expansion, or establishment of structured reuse networks
- Expenses for starting new installations, increasing processing capacity, or improving material quality
- Costs aligned with buyer needs in the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers
Eligible projects & activities
There are eligible projects for this grant program. Projects must involve optimization, expansion, or establishment of structured reuse networks, new facility startups, increased processing capacity of existing facilities, or improvement of material quality produced in existing facilities aligning with buyer needs.
- Optimization, expansion, or establishment of structured reuse networks
- New facility startups
- Increased processing capacity of existing facilities
- Improvement of material quality produced in existing facilities
How to apply
- Step 1: Check the eligibility of your project
- Content: Review the program guidelines to ensure your project meets the eligibility criteria
- Implications: Ensures your project aligns with the requirements of the grant program
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Content: Download and fill out the application form and the required documents
- Implications: Provides the necessary information for the review process
- Step 3: Submit your application
- Content: Send all required documents via email to the specified address
- Implications: Initiates the evaluation process of your project
- Step 4: Await confirmation of eligibility
- Content: You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt within 5 business days
- Implications: Indicates the initial review of your application
- Step 5: Final assessment
- Content: You will be informed within 20 business days if your project is deemed eligible
- Implications: Determines the acceptance of your project for further analysis
Grant Summary:
This grant program supports projects in Quebec that focus on reusing, packaging, or recycling beverage containers. Eligible projects include optimization, expansion, or establishment of structured reusing networks, among others. The program offers financial assistance to businesses and organizations actively involved in beverage container reusing, packaging, or recycling.
Detailed Grant Description:
The grant program aims to promote the development of initiatives related to the reusing, packaging, or recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. Projects can include setting up new facilities, enhancing existing processing capacities, or improving the quality of materials produced. Business entities and organizations engaged in these activities are encouraged to apply for financial support through this program.
Eligible applicants need to be legally constituted and have a business presence in Quebec. Evaluation of project proposals will consider factors like project relevance, alignment with program objectives, sustainability of supply chains, team expertise, cost justification, and financial viability. Successful projects can receive financial aid based on the type of activity and project duration.
To apply, potential candidates must ensure their project aligns with the program's guidelines, complete the application form, and submit all required documents via email. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis till February 28, 2025. Applicants must also be certified under the ICI on recycle+ program to receive final funding disbursements.
Overall, this grant program offers a valuable opportunity for businesses and organizations in Quebec to contribute to the sustainable management of beverage container waste through reusing, packaging, and recycling initiatives.
