Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
QC, Canada
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
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- grant_single|closingDateFebruary 28, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
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- Recyc-Québec
- Gouvernement du Québec
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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.
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Companies applying for this grant must have a place of business in Quebec. This requirement ensures that grant funds are used to support local economic and environmental goals in the area.
- Companies must be based in Quebec, Canada.
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$630,000
Sherbrooke
Expansion of a structured reuse network for beverage containers
$1,400,000
Laval
Starting a new facility for beverage container recycling
$1,995,000
Montreal
Establishing a new facility to process and recycle beverage containers
$1,050,000
Quebec City
Optimization of an existing beverage container recycling facility
$1,260,000
Trois-Rivières
Increasing processing capacity of existing recycling facility
$840,000
Gatineau
Improvement of material quality of recycled beverage containers
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's status and operations in Quebec.
- The applicant must be a legally constituted business or organization.
- The applicant must conduct or intend to conduct the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers.
- The applicant must have a place of business in Quebec.
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This grant is open to any company or organization involved in or intending to engage in the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. Applicants must be legally constituted and have a place of business in Quebec.
- Any legally constituted company or organization in Quebec.
- Involvement in reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers.
- Must have a place of business in Quebec.
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This program aims to financially support projects that enhance the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. The initiative seeks to maximize local transformation and utilize recyclable materials as resources in accordance with circular economy principles.
- Optimization, expansion, or establishment of structured reuse networks.
- Start-up of new facilities dedicated to recycling or conditioning tasks.
- Increasing the processing capacity of existing facilities.
- Improvement in the quality of materials produced by current installations to align with buyer needs.
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The grant covers expenses directly associated with activities related to the reemployment, conditioning, and recycling of beverage containers.
- Costs for expanding or establishing reemployment networks.
- Expenses for starting new facilities for conditioning or recycling.
- Investment in increasing the capacity of existing processing facilities.
- Improvement costs for enhancing the quality of materials produced.
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Here are the steps to apply for the grant:
- Step 1: Verify Eligibility
- Review the program's normative framework to ensure your project fits the eligibility criteria.
- Step 2: Prepare Documentation
- Download and fill out the application form.
- Complete the required financial calculator.
- Step 3: Gather Necessary Documents
- Collect all required additional documents as outlined in the application instructions.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Email all required documents to 2RCB@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.
- Papers submissions are not accepted unless exceptional circumstances justify them.
- Receive an acknowledgment of receipt within 5 working days.
- Step 5: Application Review
- Await feedback on the eligibility of your project within 20 working days from submission.
- Step 6: Obtain ICI On Recycle + Certification
- Ensure you are certified with the ICI On Recycle + program as it is required for the final disbursement of funds.
Apply to this program
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.
