SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
QC, Canada
Support for sustainable development projects in Quebec regions
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- grant_single|openingDate July 9, 2024
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Expert Advice
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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- Réseau des SADC et CAE
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Get access to specialized expertise to help improve your environmental and economic performance to ensure a sustainable recovery of the various initiatives to fight climate change and reduce greenhouse gases.
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The Virage Vert Program is aimed at supporting regional businesses and organizations in Quebec through sustainable local economic development projects. These initiatives focus on improving environmental and economic performance and enhancing resilience against climate change.
- Coaching on industrial symbiosis and circular economy strategies.
- Assistance with achieving carbon neutrality and leveraging carbon credits.
- Support for transitioning to renewable energy sources and achieving energy independence.
- Programs for raising awareness, conducting outreach, and providing training on sustainable development.
- Optimization of waste management processes and energy consumption.
- Enhancements in shipping procedures and adoption of sustainable sourcing practices.
- Strategies for reducing carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Development and implementation of sustainable business models and green design initiatives.
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$ 130,000
Developing a green design program for an architecture firm
$ 175,000
Implementing a city-wide industrial symbiosis program
$ 100,000
Developing a sustainable sourcing initiative for retail stores
$ 225,000
Enhancing energy efficiency in a manufacturing plant
$ 180,000
Achieving carbon neutrality for a large farm
$ 85,000
Optimizing waste management processes for a community center
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Eligibility for the Virage Vert Program is based on specific criteria aimed at supporting regional businesses and organizations in Quebec.
- The applicant must be a regional business or organization located within Quebec.
- The project must focus on sustainable local economic development in areas such as industrial symbiosis, circular economy, carbon neutrality, renewable energy, or similar fields.
- The applicant should require specialized expertise to improve their environmental and economic performance in areas like waste management, energy efficiency, or sustainable sourcing.
- The applicant should aim to reduce their carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable business models and practices.
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The program is designed to help regional businesses and organizations in Quebec that are engaged in or seeking to engage in sustainable local economic development projects. This includes initiatives that focus on areas such as industrial symbiosis, circular economy, carbon neutrality, renewable energy, optimizing waste and energy management, sustainable sourcing, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The primary audience includes businesses and organizational entities that require specialized expertise to improve environmental and economic performance within these domains. Ideal candidates are those aiming to enhance competitiveness while reducing their environmental footprint and contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.
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This program funds activities that promote sustainable development by enhancing environmental and economic performance of regional businesses and organizations in Quebec. Eligible projects focus on advancing sustainable practices across diverse areas.
- Coaching for industrial symbiosis and circular economy projects.
- Initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality and generating carbon credits.
- Deployment of renewable energy sources and increasing energy independence.
- Programs to raise awareness, outreach, and provide training on sustainable development challenges and opportunities.
- Specialized expertise support for optimizing waste management and processes.
- Projects aimed at optimizing energy consumption and enhancing energy efficiency.
- Optimization of shipping procedures to improve sustainability.
- Efforts in sustainable sourcing and promoting sustainable business models.
- Projects focused on reducing carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Designing solutions that adhere to principles of green design.
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This program is specifically targeted towards promoting sustainable development within the Quebec region. Eligible geographical areas are defined by the presence of SADCs and CAEs in Quebec.
- Businesses and organizations located in the regions served by the 57 SADCs in Quebec.
- Entities situated within the jurisdictions of the 10 CAEs in Quebec.
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The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant are as follows:
- Alignment with program objectives and focus areas
- Demonstrated need for sustainable development support
- Potential impact on environmental and economic performance
- Feasibility and sustainability of proposed projects
- Commitment to greening Quebec's regional ecosystem
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The Réseau des SADC et CAE provides tailored support and expertise to help participants navigate sustainable development processes effectively.
- The program offers access to specialized expertise to aid in environmental and economic performance improvements.
- Candidates can leverage the extensive network of 57 SADCs and 10 CAEs across Quebec for personalized coaching and guidance.
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