Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions - QC - Canada

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions

grant_single|update May 12, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|grantStatusArchived
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Gouvernement du Québec
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|archived

grant_single_labels|admissibility

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Legally constituted organizations based in Quebec
  • Corporations with an establishment in Quebec
  • Groups of legally constituted entities in Quebec

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • Companies or organizations that are insolvent, in bankruptcy, or under bankruptcy protection.
  • Entities listed on the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
  • Applicants who have defaulted on obligations with the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs in the two years preceding the application, following a formal notice related to previous financial aid.
  • Government departments or governmental organizations.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Professional fees for project design (architects, engineers, manufacturers, etc.).
  • Costs for studies and expert consulting (excluding geotechnical studies).
  • Expenses related to the development of alternative solutions.
  • Building modeling fees.
  • Acquisition of necessary documents for design or testing.
  • Professional fees for required laboratory testing and consultants.
  • Direct costs of materials used in testing.
  • Fees for use of laboratory equipment.
  • Purchase of essential software and small equipment required for testing (e.g., data acquisition equipment for monitoring buildings).
  • Certification and approval fees for innovative materials or systems.
  • Production costs for prototypes and systems.
  • For innovative solutions: cost of new construction materials used in developing new products or assemblies.
  • For innovative buildings: cost of construction materials used in the building, except those related to foundation, electricity, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing. Materials for fire protection specific to wood use are eligible.
  • Construction costs, particularly those related to new assembly techniques for the wood structure.
  • Expenses for internal project labour, including mandatory social benefits (within program limits).
  • Professional fees for preparing studies and reports for dissemination.
  • On-site construction testing and third-party monitoring costs.
  • Purchase of materials, software, and small equipment for operational parameter measurements required for project monitoring.
  • Costs related to GHG emissions evaluation according to ISO 14064.
  • Professional fees for developing the GHG monitoring and verification plan (ISO 14064).
  • Fees for report preparation required by the program.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Businesses, organizations, or groups with an establishment in Quebec.

grant_single_labels|criteria

  • Innovation: The project must score at least 60% (15 out of 25 points) in the 'innovation' section of the evaluation grid.
  • Total Score: The project must obtain a minimum overall score of 75% to be considered eligible by the selection committee.

grant_single_labels|apply

1
Check eligibility criteria
  • Review eligibility criteria for applicants and projects
  • Verify if your organization and project type are admissible
2
Prepare application and documents
  • Prepare the completed financial assistance application form
  • Gather all required supporting documents (project plan, audited financial statements, board resolution, team profiles, etc.)
3
Submit application to the Ministry
  • Submit the application form and all supporting documents to the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP)
4
Await review and respond to requests
  • Await confirmation of receipt and preliminary assessment
  • Respond to any additional information requests from MFFP
5
Receive approval and funding details
  • Receive written confirmation of project acceptance and the granted funding amount

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • All subsidized projects are required to submit progress and final reports, including details on greenhouse gas emissions reduced or avoided, as per specific reporting templates.
  • Subsidy disbursements are made in installments, based on documented eligible expenses and project progress.
  • The Ministry may request original supporting documents for eligible expenses for up to 5 years after project completion.
  • Any insufficient or missing project reports may result in partial payment or reimbursement requests from the Ministry.

grant_single_labels|contact

pvt@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca

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