FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1

Q: How much funding can be received?

FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $500000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1?

FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 is funded by Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)

Q: Who is eligible for the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 program?

To be eligible for the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 program, you must: • The applicant must be a business, municipal organization, or Indigenous community. • The project must be entirely conducted in Quebec. • The project must aim to replace existing equipment with more efficient alternatives or improve air quality or sound environment.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1?

You can contact Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) by email at PRPAS@faqdd.qc.ca.

Q: Where is the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 available?

The FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Quebec supports air and noise pollution reduction projects

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $500,000
Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

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.

Activities funded

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

Replacing a chimney filter with a higher-performance filter

$ 240,000

Replacing a fuel-powered generator with an electric one

Eligibility

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

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.

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.

Documentation of additional funding

Include the confirmation letters for the additional funding.
Make sure to confirm the public or private source of the funding.

Letter of waiver for tax credits

Include a letter of waiver for tax credits, if applicable.

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.

Contacts

PRPAS@faqdd.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 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.