Renewable Natural Gas Production Support Program — Stream 2

• Program framework document.
• Participation form.
• Project documents covering GNR production, legal, environmental, social, technical, financial, and economic aspects.
• Detailed connection plan for the natural gas distribution network.
• Revenu Québec attestation and proof of site ownership or the required authorizations to carry out the project on the site.

Who is eligible?

• Businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and municipal entities.
• Applicants holding an exclusive right to distribute natural gas in Quebec.

Who is not eligible

• Ministries or budgetary agencies of the Government of Québec.
• Persons designated by the National Assembly, a ministry, or a federal body.
• Applicants in bankruptcy or insolvency.
• Applicants listed on the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts or using subcontractors listed on it.
• Applicants that commit ethical breaches or offer products or services that could undermine the integrity or probity of the Government of Québec.

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.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Legal fees not directly related to the project, including disputes with the Ministry or litigation with suppliers or other stakeholders.
• Municipal taxes, permit or authorization costs, and fines.
• Project-related advertising expenses.
• Meal and accommodation expenses.
• Expenses listed as non-eligible under the program framework.

• Relevance of the project.
• Financial, technical, and legal aspects of the project.
• Potential economic impacts and environmental and social effects.

• Review the program framework document.
• Complete the participation form and prepare the required documents.
• Submit the application to gnr@economie.gouv.qc.ca before 1 December 2023.

• The application is evaluated by the Minister before the subsidy is accepted.
• The subsidy is paid in three instalments, subject to the conditions set out in the agreement.
• Quarterly activity reports must be submitted within 45 days after the end of each quarter until project completion.
• For each payment, the participant must provide the required deliverables, and the final payment requires invoices, monthly bank statements, a project report, and an external auditor’s report.

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.