Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream C

• 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.

• 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.

Who is eligible?

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

Eligible expenses

• 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.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec, Canada

• 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.

• 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.