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Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste
Supports sustainable management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 8, 2024
- Closing date : February 15, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Support, Modernization, and Alignment Program for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste offers up to $1,000,000 in non-repayable funding per project. It aims to enhance sorting, conditioning, and recycling of residual materials in Quebec’s construction sector by supporting diagnostics, infrastructure modernization, and the development of new reuse and deconstruction capacities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 8, 2024
- Closing date : February 15, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Assessment and diagnostic studies to improve sorting operations and identify new sorting capacity needs for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction (CRD) waste.
- Support for organizations integrating circular economy principles into procurement and project specifications.
- Modernization of existing facilities for reuse, sorting, conditioning, recycling, or recovery of CRD residues.
- Development of new capabilities and services for the reuse and deconstruction of construction materials, such as launching reuse centers or establishing specialized deconstruction services.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations (except those eligible for other programs)
- Associations or federations of businesses or municipalities
- Organizations with a social or environmental mission (e.g., non-profit organizations, social economy organizations)
- Sorting centers for construction, renovation, and demolition waste
- Companies operating in the construction sector
- Educational or healthcare establishments (Type 1B projects only)
Who is not eligible
- Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Businesses under bankruptcy protection or insolvency laws.
- Companies whose previous funding agreement with RECYC-QUÉBEC was terminated due to non-compliance within the past two years.
- Ministries and government agencies (except those in the construction or transportation sectors).
- Organizations not processing waste from the construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction (CRDD) sector.
- Applicants in non-compliance with environmental regulations (unless a specific exemption is granted).
- Companies whose primary activity is not related to the management of residual materials from the CRDD sector.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for specialized subcontractors directly involved in the project (e.g., analysis work, installation of project-related equipment).
- Fees for external verification of project expenses if required by the program (by qualified independent accounting firms, up to $5,000).
- Purchase or rental of equipment, materials, or supplies intended for sorting and conditioning of construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste.
- For projects specifically targeting reuse or deconstruction, containers for recovery (as eligible equipment).
- Equipment rental or lease-purchase fees (for a maximum period of 12 months).
- For project type 1B only: Wages for the applicant's staff directly involved in the project.
- A contingency of up to 10% for equipment purchased in foreign currency to account for exchange rate fluctuations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Applicants must provide supporting documentation, such as financial statements and consultant bids, as part of the application process.
- Only documents submitted in French will be considered as part of the application.
- For projects receiving $500,000 or more, a detailed audit report by an independent accounting firm is required at the final reporting stage.
- Applicants are encouraged to review the frequently asked questions and other resources provided on the program's official website for up-to-date clarifications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste?
The Support, Modernization, and Alignment Program for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste offers up to $1,000,000 in non-repayable funding per project. It aims to enhance sorting, conditioning, and recycling of residual materials in Quebec’s construction sector by supporting diagnostics, infrastructure modernization, and the development of new reuse and deconstruction capacities.
How much funding can be received?
Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **February 15, 2027**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste program?
To be eligible for the Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste program, you must:
Applicant must be legally constituted and have a place of business in Quebec.
Eligible applicants: municipal organizations (except those eligible for other programs), business or municipal associations/federations, social/environmental non-profits, construction sector businesses, or CRD residue sorting centers.
Applicant must not appear on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
What expenses are eligible under Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste?
Assessment and diagnostic studies to improve sorting operations and identify new sorting capacity needs for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction (CRD) waste.
Support for organizations integrating circular economy principles into procurement and project specifications.
Modernization of existing facilities for reuse, sorting, conditioning, recycling, or recovery of CRD residues.
Development of new capabilities and services for the reuse and deconstruction of construction materials, such as launching reuse centers or establishing specialized deconstruction services.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste?
You can contact Recyc-Québec by email at technosmarches@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 5143517835.
Where is the Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste available?
The Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste program is available the province of Quebec.
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