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REGI — Jobs and Growth Fund — CED (QC) — For profit
QC, Canada
Money to future-proof your for-profit business in Quebec
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- Government of Canada
- Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
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If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get an interest-free, repayable contribution for up to 50% of the project’s costs.
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This grant offers different financing modalities designed to support a wide range of recipients, with specific conditions tailored for businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and Indigenous-led entities.
- Eligible businesses could receive interest-free repayable contributions for up to 50 percent of eligible costs.
- Eligible not-for-profit organizations could receive non-repayable contributions for up to 90 percent of eligible costs.
- Eligible Indigenous recipients can receive non-repayable contributions for up to 100 percent of eligible costs.
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The fund supports businesses and organizations through activities that drive green economy transitions, foster inclusive economic recovery, and enhance Canadian business competitiveness. Key activities aim to bolster regional economic growth and resilience.
- Development and adoption of clean technology to support the transition to a green economy.
- Supporting communities and businesses in planning and driving sustainable economic growth.
- Partnering to catalyze the development of green regional clusters.
- Supporting organizations in transitioning businesses to a green economy.
- Supporting businesses owned or majority-led by underrepresented groups, fostering an inclusive recovery.
- Increasing participation of underrepresented groups through support services.
- Increasing business productivity through digital and technological solution adoption (Industry 4.0).
- Investing in technologies to scale businesses and enhance resilience.
- Support for scale-up and market expansion in traditional and emerging sectors.
- Support for supply chain adaptation and diversification in critical sectors.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 250,000
Expand renewable energy solutions for a social enterprise
$ 75,000
Support supply chain diversification for a tech startup
$ 200,000
Transition to an energy-efficient manufacturing process at a textile company
$ 40,000
Implement a digital marketing strategy for a restaurant cooperative
$ 60,000
Develop a mobile app to support local farmers' market
$ 30,000
Create a community garden project led by an NPO with revenue
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be a business, including a cooperative, or a not-for-profit organization and community economic development partner.
- Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The business or organization should plan activities that contribute to transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness, or strengthening capacity in critical sectors.
- Eligible activities may include developing or adopting clean technology, digital solutions, or other technological advancements that bolster productivity and competitiveness.
- For newly established businesses (founded after January 2020), specific opportunities are available within the funding framework.
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Eligible applicants include businesses such as cooperatives, not-for-profit organizations, and community economic development partners. Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses are strongly encouraged to apply.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant supports activities that are designed to stimulate economic recovery through sustainable growth and inclusivity. The eligible projects focus on green transition, inclusive recovery, technological competitiveness, and capacity building in critical sectors.
- Support the development and adoption of clean technology.
- Enable communities and businesses to plan and drive clean, sustainable economic growth.
- Partner to develop green regional clusters.
- Support businesses owned or majority-led by underrepresented groups.
- Increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the economy.
- Support the development or adoption of digital and technological solutions to increase business productivity.
- Invest in technologies that help scale businesses and enhance capabilities.
- Support scale-up and market expansion activities in traditional areas of strength.
- Develop emerging areas of global competitive advantage.
- Support supply chain adaptation and diversification in critical sectors like food production and biomanufacturing.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is specifically available to entities operating within the province of Quebec, as it is delivered by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).
- Organizations and businesses operating within the province of Quebec, Canada.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Alignment with the program's objectives
- Feasibility and sustainability of the proposed project
- Capacity to deliver the project successfully
- Evidence of community support and collaboration
- Impact on job creation and economic growth
- Innovation and creativity in the proposed activities
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Projects supported by this fund should align with the broader goals of supporting a resilient and long-term economic recovery post-COVID-19.
- While applications are closed, previously funded projects should consider sharing success stories or impact assessments to demonstrate the program's effectiveness.
- The grant encourages collaboration among businesses, community organizations, and government agencies to maximize the regional impact.
