Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Overview
Get up to $15 million to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses for a project to produce and inject natural gas into the distribution grid, or to connect to distribution grid of RNG production sites.
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Quebec
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Startups
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- All structures
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
Activities funded
This grant supports projects that enhance the production and distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG) in Quebec. It aims to integrate RNG into the existing natural gas network while maximizing economic, environmental, and social benefits.
- Production of renewable natural gas using commercially proven technologies and processes.
- Construction of connection pipelines not exceeding ten kilometers for the injection of renewable natural gas into the distribution network.
- Installation of gas compression stations and connection points in the gas network.
- Maximization of economic impacts in Quebec through job creation, local suppliers, and equipment use.
- Replacement of fossil-derived natural gas with renewable natural gas in Quebec’s distribution network.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants for this grant are businesses, non-profit organizations (NPOs), and municipal entities in Quebec. Applicants must have a Quebec enterprise number and experience in bioenergy development. They must not be a ministry, budgetary organization of the Quebec government, or a designee of the National Assembly, federal department, or agency. Additionally, they must not have any past financial assistance violations from the Quebec government in the past two years, must not be bankrupt or insolvent, nor listed on the Register of companies not eligible for public contracts (RENA). They must also uphold ethical standards and not offer products or services that could harm the integrity or reputation of the Quebec government. Projects that are eligible involve the production and injection of renewable natural gas (RNG) into Quebec's natural gas distribution network, utilizing commercially proven technologies, and having a lifespan of at least ten years with a minimal production and injection period of four years post-realization.
Who is not eligible
This grant has specific restrictions related to the eligibility of applicants, focusing on entities that align with the program's goals. The exclusions are intended to ensure that only qualified organizations with relevant experience can access the funding.
- Federal ministries or bodies and those designated by the National Assembly.
- Organizations currently in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings.
- Entities listed in the Register of Ineligible Enterprises for Public Contracts (RENA).
Eligible expenses
The grant covers expenses related to the production and injection of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects.
- Initial capital for upgrading or purchasing equipment and infrastructure construction or upgrades.
- Installation of machinery and equipment.
- Commissioning and calibration of machinery and equipment.
- Land development for the project site.
- Engineering work to finalize project design.
- Professional fees.
- Administrative or management fees, up to a maximum of 15% of eligible expenses.
- Salaries and benefits.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to companies operating within the province of Quebec. Eligibility is tied to entities meeting specific criteria outlined by the Government of Quebec.
- Companies based in Quebec, Canada.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant application deadline is December 1, 2023.
- The maximum aid offered per project is $15,000,000, with a non-repayable subsidy covering up to 50% of eligible expenses.
- Cumulative government aid cannot exceed 80% of eligible expenses.
- Applicants must provide quarterly activity reports and deliverables for payment disbursement.
- An example template for a financial aid agreement is available, although not linguistically reviewed.
- Applicants can seek assistance or clarification via the provided email gnr@economie.gouv.qc.ca.