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Grant and Funding
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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  • Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
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The Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream C offers a maximum funding of $20,000 or 75% of eligible project costs. It aims to assist horticultural peat exploitation companies in Quebec in obtaining and maintaining Veriflora® certification through eligible activities like external certification audits.

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  • The maximum grant amount per beneficiary under Stream C is the lesser of $20,000 or 75% of the eligible project expenses.
  • Beneficiaries must finance the remaining portion of the project costs themselves.
  • Funding is provided as a one-time payment following the signing of a letter of announcement from the minister.
  • The grant can be combined with financial assistance from other governmental bodies, municipalities, and associated entities, provided that the total funding does not exceed 90% of eligible project expenses.

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  • Conducting the external audit for obtaining and maintaining the Veriflora® certification.

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  • The applicant must be a horticultural peat extraction company registered in Quebec.
  • The applicant must have at least one establishment located in Quebec.
  • The project must involve conducting the Veriflora® certification audit.
  • The project must be carried out between April 1, 2023, and January 31, 2026.

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  • Horticultural peat moss exploitation companies registered in Quebec with at least one establishment located in Quebec

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  • Professional fees for the external auditor conducting the Veriflora® certification audit.
  • Travel expenses for the external auditor, subject to the current public service rates of Quebec.

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  • Quebec, Canada

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  • Applications are selected on a continuous basis by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) following a "first come, first served" principle until the program budget is exhausted.
  • The MRNF evaluates the eligibility of applications by ensuring compliance with specified relevant elements and inclusion of all required documents as per the normative framework.

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1
Verify company eligibility
  • Ensure your company is registered in Quebec
  • Verify that the company operates in the horticultural peat industry with a presence in Quebec
2
Conduct certification audit
  • Conduct the Veriflora® certification audit between April 1, 2023, and January 31, 2026
  • Confirm audit aligns with program requirements
3
Collect required documents
  • Gather necessary documents: application form, external audit invoice, proof of payment, Veriflora® certification proof
4
Submit application
  • Submit application with all required documents to the MRNF
  • Ensure submission is within the program's timeline
5
Await review results
  • Wait for MRNF to review the application and provide written decision

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  • The grant is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the program budget is exhausted.
  • The grant amount is the lesser of $20,000 or 75% of eligible project expenses, and the recipient must cover the remaining costs.
  • The beneficiary agrees to acknowledge the financial support from the Quebec government in all related publications and communications, and share a copy with the MRNF.
  • The recipient must inform the MRNF of any additional financial assistance received for the project.
  • The program is set to end on March 31, 2026, or when the allocated budget is fully committed, whichever occurs first.
  • The MRNF reserves the right to demand repayment of the grant if the beneficiary fails to comply with program obligations or provides misleading information.
  • All project-related documents must be retained for five years after project completion or until all claims are settled.

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