FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1
Last Update: June 9, 2025
QC, Canada
Quebec supports air and noise pollution reduction projects
FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 8, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Grant Providers
- Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable
Status
Open
Overview of the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 program
The Québec government's Program for the Reduction of Air and Noise Pollution (PRPAS) aims to support municipalities, Indigenous communities, and businesses in reducing air and noise pollution, offering up to $500,000 per project. Eligible activities include replacing existing equipment with more efficient models and projects that directly or indirectly enhance air quality or a favorable sound environment.
Financing terms and conditions
- The financial aid is capped at a maximum of $500,000 per project.
- For municipal and business projects, financial assistance covers up to 50% of eligible expenses.
- For Indigenous communities, financial assistance covers up to 80% of eligible expenses.
- All projects must be completed by February 28, 2027.
- The final report and supporting documents must be submitted within 60 days after project completion, but no later than March 31, 2027.
Eligible projects & activities
- Replacing existing equipment with newer, more efficient models to reduce atmospheric and noise emissions.
- Initiatives aimed at achieving a better air quality or more favorable sound environment.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 500,000
Upgrading urban transport buses to hybrid models to reduce emissions and improve urban air quality
$ 240,000
Installing advanced air purifiers in public schools to enhance indoor air quality and health
Eligibility criteria of the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 program
- The applicant must be a business, municipal body, or an Indigenous community.
- The project must aim to replace existing equipment with new, more efficient equipment for improving air quality or reducing environmental noise.
- The project must demonstrate a direct positive effect on reducing emissions at the source, either by improving air quality or reducing external noise pollution.
- The project must be executed entirely within Quebec.
- The project must present a realistic and adequate budget regarding the planned activities.
Who is eligible?
The eligible applicants for the Program de réduction de la pollution atmosphérique et sonore (PRPAS) include:
- Enterprises: Businesses operating within Quebec can apply to receive financial support for projects aimed at reducing atmospheric and noise pollution.
- Municipal Organizations: Local government bodies within Quebec can apply for funding to support environmentally beneficial projects under the program.
- Indigenous Communities: Indigenous communities in Quebec are eligible to apply for funding to support pollution reduction efforts, with a higher percentage of admissible expenses covered compared to other applicants.
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with the replacement of existing equipment with more efficient ones for atmospheric or noise pollution control.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec, Canada
How to apply to the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 program
1
Awareness of the program's terms and conditions
- Download the Applicant's Guide to understand the program's terms.
- Schedule an appointment with an analyst to discuss your project.
2
Realization of the impact study
- Carry out a preliminary impact study for the project, justifying the replacement of the equipment.
- Include a presentation of the current situation and a description of the equipment to be installed.
- Quantify the avoided emissions.
3
Documentation of additional funding
- Include the confirmation letters for the additional funding.
- Make sure to confirm the public or private source of the funding.
4
Letter of waiver for tax credits
Include a letter of waiver for tax credits, if applicable.
5
Filling out the application form
- Fill out the online financial aid application form.
- Make sure the form is signed by the authorized signer with the appropriate evidence.
- Submit the form via the "Submit Form" button before the deadline.
Additional information
The grant for reducing air pollution and excessive noise offers financial support for projects aiming to enhance environmental quality across Quebec. It focuses on replacing less efficient equipment and supporting initiatives to improve air quality or the acoustic environment.
- The grant application deadline for the first call of Volet 1 is December 8, 2024, by midnight.
- Eligible projects must be completed by February 28, 2027.
- A final report and supporting documents must be submitted 60 days post-completion, no later than March 31, 2027.
- The financial aid is limited to a maximum of $500,000 per project.
- The aid covers up to 50% of eligible expenses for companies and municipalities, and 80% for Indigenous communities.
Contact Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable
PRPAS@faqdd.qc.ca
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