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Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada
Supports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Saint-Joseph-du-Lac Green Responsibility Fund supports innovative, environmentally focused projects that benefit the community, offering up to $15,000 per project. Eligible activities include studies, awareness initiatives, events, and both small-scale and large-scale actions aligned with local environmental and food-community action plans.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Increasing community impact
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Deux-Montagnes
- Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Activities funded
- Studies focused on environmental issues or sustainability.
- Awareness-raising activities about environmental protection.
- Events promoting collective environmental initiatives.
- Small-scale and large-scale actions aligned with the municipality's environmental or local food community plans.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 14,900
Conducting a feasibility study for municipal organic waste collection
$ 11,800
Launching a municipal-wide battery recycling awareness campaign
$ 13,000
Launching a community seed library for local gardening initiatives
$ 14,200
Installing pollinator gardens around municipal public parks
$ 14,800
Hosting a zero-waste community orchard maintenance training workshop
$ 14,600
Organizing a reusable container swap fair for local businesses
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a resident citizen, local entrepreneur, non-profit organization, or an educational institution located in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac.
- The project must provide a collective benefit and align with the environmental action plan and/or the Community Food Action Plan of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac.
Who is eligible?
- Local entrepreneurs
- Non-profit organizations
- Educational institutions
Eligible geographic areas
- Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Collective benefit and alignment with the orientations of the municipal environmental action plan and/or the Community food action plan.
- Evaluation by the Environmental Advisory Committee (CCE) according to pre-established criteria.
How to apply
1
Confirm your eligibility
- Check eligibility as a citizen, local entrepreneur, non-profit organization, or educational institution
- Review the environmental action plan and Community Nourishing plan priorities
2
Prepare application documents
- Prepare required documents: application form, detailed budget, and schedule
- Ensure the project offers collective benefits aligned with program objectives
3
Submit the application
- Complete the application form and attach all supporting documents
- Submit your application by mail or email to the designated contact
4
Evaluation and decision process
- Application is evaluated by the environmental advisory committee (CCE)
- Approved projects are recommended to the municipal council for resolution
5
Receive approval and start project
- Receive the funding decision from the municipal council
- Sign all required agreements and begin the project as approved
6
Complete reporting and receive funds
- Submit activity and final reports as required
- Collaborate with the community and respect all regulations
- Receive second installment after final report acceptance
Additional information
- Funding recipients must work in collaboration with citizens throughout the project.
- Compliance with all current regulations is mandatory for grant recipients.
- Periodic and final activity reports must be submitted by recipients.
- More details on program rules can be found in Règlement 09-2023.
Contacts
pplouffe@sjdl.qc.ca
4506231072
