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FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1

Quebec supports air and noise pollution reduction projects
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 4, 2025
  • Closing date : September 19, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada

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.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 4, 2025
  • Closing date : September 19, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples

Next steps

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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

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.

Eligibility

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

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

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.

What is the FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1?

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.

How much funding can be received?

FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was September 19, 2025.

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.

What expenses are eligible under FAQDD — Reducing air and noise pollution – Component 1?

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.

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.

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 Quebec.

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