Laval Économique — Sustainable transition

Who is eligible?

• Laval-based businesses.
• Businesses operating for at least 2 years.
• Manufacturing, assembly, processing, or fabrication companies.
• Food processing businesses.
• High-tech, transportation and logistics, business services, tourism, and strategic sectors.

Who is not eligible

• Transportation and logistics businesses in warehousing, independent road transport, automobile dealerships, or auto repair services.
• Business services in retail, restaurants, professional and financial services, regulated professions, construction, daycare, or training centers.

Eligible expenses

• Materials, equipment, and clean technologies directly aimed at reducing environmental impact.
• External costs for technology showcase projects.
• Professional fees and consulting services for sustainable practices or environmental certifications.

Eligible geographic areas

• Laval, Quebec.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant will focus on their potential impact on environmental sustainability and the degree of alignment with structured sustainable development plans.

• Potential environmental impact of the project.
• Integration of insights and strategies garnered from Laval économique's structured support framework.
• Comprehensive sustainable development diagnosis and implementation planning.
• Commitment to executing the project in adherence with recognized structured approaches.
• Capability to leverage a minimum of 25% of project funding efforts internally.

Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

• Step 1: Initial Assessment
• Contact Laval économique to discuss your project and ensure it aligns with the sustainability objectives outlined by them.
• Schedule a preliminary consultation with a specialist from Laval économique and its partners to assess the readiness and potential impact of your project.
• Step 2: Structured Process Engagement
• Engage in a structured process recognized by Laval économique, which includes a diagnostic assessment on sustainable development and the development of an implementation plan.
• Work with assigned consultants to refine your project plan, targeting significant improvement in your environmental footprint.
• Step 3: Application Preparation
• Compile necessary documentation, including proof of business criteria such as incorporation details, financial statements, and sustainability diagnostics.
• Detail the project's objectives, expected outcomes, budget, and timeline in a comprehensive proposal.
• Ensure the project meets the requirement for local innovation and a funding match of at least 25% of eligible expenses.
• Step 4: Submission Process
• Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the designated contact at Laval économique.
• Follow specific submission guidelines as provided during consultations.
• Step 5: Application Confirmation
• Receive confirmation of receipt of your application from Laval économique.
• Keep the confirmation for your records and future follow-up.

• Complete files are reviewed and validated before evaluation.
• Applications are assessed by a selection committee.
• Recipients are chosen according to the program terms and conditions.
• Funding depends on available budgets and may be subject to conditions.

• Managed by Laval économique.
• Projects require a sustainable development diagnosis and an implementation plan.
• Support is available from a team of specialists.