How much funding can be received?

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.

Financing terms and conditions

For projects with total costs under $5,000, municipal funding covers up to 75% of eligible expenses.
For projects between $5,000 and $30,000, funding covers up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum contribution of $15,000 per project.
Financial assistance is disbursed in two installments: 70% upon project approval and 30% after acceptance of the final report.

Eligible projects & activities

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:

$ 14,800

Hosting a zero-waste community orchard maintenance training workshop

$ 11,800

Launching a municipal-wide battery recycling awareness campaign

$ 14,200

Installing pollinator gardens around municipal public parks

$ 14,900

Conducting a feasibility study for municipal organic waste collection

$ 14,600

Organizing a reusable container swap fair for local businesses

$ 13,000

Launching a community seed library for local gardening initiatives

Eligibility criteria of the Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund program

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

Eligibility criteria of the Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund program

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 to the Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund program

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

Prepare application documents

Prepare required documents: application form, detailed budget, and schedule
Ensure the project offers collective benefits aligned with program objectives

Submit the application

Complete the application form and attach all supporting documents
Submit your application by mail or email to the designated contact

Evaluation and decision process

Application is evaluated by the environmental advisory committee (CCE)
Approved projects are recommended to the municipal council for resolution

Receive approval and start project

Receive the funding decision from the municipal council
Sign all required agreements and begin the project as approved

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.