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Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste - Quebec - Canada
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Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste

Supports better CRDD sorting, conditioning, and recycling
Offered by
Recyc-Québec
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 1,000,000
Deadline
February 15, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Municipal organizations, except those eligible for other programs.

See full eligibility

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
  • Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Social economy enterprise
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
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

  • Operational diagnostics and needs assessments for existing sorting, conditioning, recycling, or recovery activities and for new sorting capacity.
  • Support for integrating circular economy principles into tender specifications and procurement practices.
  • Modernization of existing reuse, sorting, conditioning, recycling, or recovery facilities.
  • Development of new reuse and deconstruction capacity, including new services and equipment for preparing materials for reuse.

Documents Needed

  • A francization compliance document, if the applicant has employed 25 or more people for at least six months.
  • The financial aid calculator showing estimated project expenses considered eligible.
  • For Types 2 or 3, environmental compliance documentation such as a required ministerial authorization, MELCCFP acknowledgement of a declaration of conformity, or a REAFIE exemption justification.
  • For Types 1A or 1B, the external consultant’s proposal.
  • The applicant’s financial statements for the last two years, with a review engagement or audit.

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, including non-profits and social economy organizations.
  • CRD residual-material sorting centres and companies operating in the construction sector.
  • Educational or health institutions for Type 1B projects only.

Who is not eligible

  • Companies, their partners, subcontractors, and affiliated companies, where applicable, that appear in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
  • Businesses under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
  • Companies whose previous RECYC-QUÉBEC funding agreement was terminated because of promoter default within the two years before the new application.
  • Ministries and government bodies, except those in the construction or transportation sectors.
  • Applicants that are non-compliant with environmental regulations, unless specifically exempted by MELCCFP, and any business that does not process 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

Selection criteria

  • Project maturity and quality, including schedule realism, identified key resources, and proposed risk mitigation.
  • Relevance of the project to the program’s objectives.
  • Viability of supply sources and proof of market outlets.
  • Partnerships and support from the surrounding community or sector, whether financial, technical, or other.
  • Justification and relevance of project costs.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review Program Guidelines
    • Consult the normative framework (cadre normatif) to ensure your project aligns with the program's objectives and eligibility requirements.
  • Step 2: Prepare Application Documents
    • Compile a detailed project description with clear objectives and anticipated results.
    • Complete the financial aid calculator with estimated eligible expenses.
    • As required, gather supporting documents such as:
      • Proof of compliance with francization (for organizations with 25+ employees, if applicable).
      • Recent financial statements (last two years).
      • Proof of other sources of funding (if available).
      • Ministerial authorization or proof of environmental compliance (for projects type 2 or 3).
      • External consultant submission (for type 1A or 1B projects).
      • Bids and justifications for major expenses ($100,000+ for general costs or $25,000+ for professional fees).
  • Step 3: Register on the Moebius Portal
    • Go to the Moebius portal: https://moebius.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/ and create an account if you do not already have one.
    • Familiarize yourself with the portal functions through available guides or video tutorials.
  • Step 4: Submit Application Online
    • Complete the application form on the Moebius portal, ensuring all required fields and documents are included.
    • Attach all required supporting documents as per your project type.
    • Submit the complete application via the Moebius portal. Applications sent by other means will not be considered.
  • Step 5: Application Review and Communication
    • RECYC-QUÉBEC will confirm receipt and review application completeness.
    • If information is missing, you will be notified and must provide it within 10 business days.
    • A decision on your project’s eligibility will generally be communicated within 20 business days after a complete application is submitted.
  • Step 6: Project Evaluation and Next Steps
    • If declared eligible, the project will undergo further analysis, which may include additional information requests, videoconference meetings, or site visits.
    • Final approval is communicated within four months following the complete application submission.
  • Step 7: Agreements and Follow-up
    • If approved, you must sign a financial assistance agreement with RECYC-QUÉBEC.
    • Meet additional conditions (such as registration in ICI on recycle+ and reporting obligations) as required to receive disbursements.

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

technosmarches@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca
4186430394

Frequently Asked Questions about the Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste Program

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.

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. Applicant must be an eligible municipal body, association or federation, social or environmental organization, CRD sorting centre, or construction-sector company. Educational or health institutions are eligible for Type 1B projects only.

What expenses are eligible under Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste?

Operational diagnostics and needs assessments for existing sorting, conditioning, recycling, or recovery activities and for new sorting capacity. Support for integrating circular economy principles into tender specifications and procurement practices. Modernization of existing reuse, sorting, conditioning, recycling, or recovery facilities. Development of new reuse and deconstruction capacity, including new services and equipment for preparing materials for reuse.

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 4186430394.

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.

Is the Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste is a Grant and Funding