SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
QC, Canada
Support for sustainable development projects in Quebec regions
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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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There are several projects eligible for the Virage vert program. This program supports sustainable local economic development projects and provides expertise to improve environmental and economic performance.
- Industrial symbiosis and circular economy
- Carbon neutrality and carbon credits
- Renewable energy sources and energy independence
- Awareness, outreach, and training on sustainable development
- Optimizing waste management and processes
- Optimizing energy consumption and efficiency
- Optimizing shipping procedures
- Sustainable sourcing
- Carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emission reduction
- Sustainable business models
- Green design, etc.
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$175,000
Toronto
Implementing a city-wide industrial symbiosis program in Toronto.
$180,000
Montreal
Achieving carbon neutrality for a large farm in Montreal.
$100,000
Vancouver
Developing a sustainable sourcing initiative for retail stores in Vancouver.
$85,000
Calgary
Optimizing waste management processes for a community center in Calgary.
$225,000
Ottawa
Enhancing energy efficiency in a manufacturing plant in Ottawa.
$130,000
Halifax
Developing a green design program for an architecture firm in Halifax.
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The Virage Vert program aims to support sustainable development in the Quebec region by coaching regional businesses and organizations in various areas and providing specialized expertise to improve environmental and economic performance.
- Applicants must be regional businesses or organizations in Quebec.
- Projects must align with the program's focus areas such as industrial symbiosis, carbon neutrality, renewable energy sources, and sustainable business models.
- Interested parties should contact their local SADC or CAE for more information on eligibility requirements and application process.
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Eligible types of companies for this grant include small businesses and regional organizations in Quebec looking to improve their environmental and economic performance through sustainable development projects. Businesses focusing on areas like industrial symbiosis, carbon neutrality, renewable energy, waste management optimization, energy efficiency, and sustainable sourcing are encouraged to apply.
- Small businesses
- Regional organizations
- Companies interested in industrial symbiosis and circular economy
- Organizations pursuing carbon neutrality and carbon credits
- Businesses focusing on renewable energy sources and energy independence
- Entities optimizing waste management and processes
- Companies improving energy consumption and energy efficiency
- Organizations optimizing shipping procedures
- Companies engaged in sustainable sourcing
- Businesses working on carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emission reduction
- Entities developing sustainable business models
- Companies implementing green design practices
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Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to sustainable local economic development projects such as industrial symbiosis, carbon neutrality, renewable energy sources, and sustainable business models. Additionally, expenses for specialized expertise in areas like waste management optimization, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction are covered.
- Costs related to industrial symbiosis and circular economy
- Expenses for achieving carbon neutrality and carbon credits
- Funding for renewable energy sources and energy independence projects
- Costs associated with optimizing waste management and processes
- Expenditures for energy consumption and efficiency improvements
- Funding for sustainable sourcing initiatives
- Expenses related to carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emission reduction
- Costs for sustainable business model development
- Addition expenditures for green design projects
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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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- Step 1: Contact your local SADC or CAE
- Content: Reach out to your nearest SADC or CAE to express your interest in the Virage vert program
- Implications: Provides initial contact to start the application process
- Step 2: Consult with program representatives
- Content: Discuss your business or organization's needs and objectives with program representatives
- Implications: Helps tailor the program to address your specific requirements
- Step 3: Submit an application
- Content: Complete and submit the necessary application forms and supporting documents
- Implications: Formalizes your participation in the Virage vert program
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Summary of the Grant: Virage Vert Program
Virage Vert Program: Supporting Sustainable Development in Quebec Region
The Virage Vert Program, implemented by the Réseau des SADC et CAE in collaboration with Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, offers specialized expertise to help businesses and organizations improve their environmental and economic performance. It focuses on sustainable local economic development projects and provides support for initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a greener future in Quebec.
The program targets regional businesses and organizations in Quebec, offering coaching in areas such as industrial symbiosis, carbon neutrality, renewable energy sources, and more. By participating in the Virage Vert Program, participants can enhance their environmental and economic practices, contribute to the fight against climate change, and build a more resilient and sustainable economy for the future.
