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Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund?

You can contact Val-Saint-François RCM by email at environnement@mrcvsf.ca.

Q: Where is the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund available?

The Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund program is available Estrie, Quebec.

Q: Is the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund is a Grant and Funding

Non-repayable funding for eco-responsible equipment and leasehold improvements

Val-Saint-François RCM

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Funding available

$ 500 - $ 5,000

Timeline

Open continuously

Location

Estrie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Val-Saint-François Eco-responsible Fund provides a non-repayable contribution of up to $5,000 to help small businesses and non-profits implement concrete environmental initiatives on the MRC du Val-Saint-François territory. Eligible activities include purchasing durable equipment and completing tenant improvements that improve eco-responsible operations in areas such as resource management, residual materials management, GHG management, responsible consumption, awareness-raising, or the circular economy.

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increase performance through digital transformation
Increase social or community impact
Optimize production processes

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Minimum amount : 500 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Location

Le Val-Saint-François
Estrie
Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit
For-profit business
Social economy enterprise

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

99 employees maximum

Audience

Rural or Northern Residents
Startups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Next steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

Purchase and implementation of durable equipment to make the organization’s operations more eco-responsible (e.g., equipment to transform/condition a residual material for better valorization, bulk sales containers, a customer reusable-container washing station).
Leasehold improvements that increase the eco-responsibility of the organization’s operations (e.g., redesigning a kitchen to enable organics recovery, creating a space that encourages repair).
Projects that promote responsible consumption and circular economy practices within the organization’s operations (linked to equipment acquisition or leasehold improvements).
Initiatives to improve residual materials management and resource management in the organization (linked to equipment acquisition or leasehold improvements).
Projects that support awareness-raising or greenhouse gas management efforts as part of operational changes (linked to equipment acquisition or leasehold improvements).

Documents Needed

Completed application form

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Private-sector businesses (excluding the financial sector)
Social economy enterprises
Non-profit organizations (excluding municipal organizations)

Who is not eligible

Companies in the financial sector.
Municipal organizations (municipal entities).
Organizations with 99 employees or more.

Eligible expenses

Purchase of equipment, materials, or other durable goods.
Installation of equipment, materials, or other durable goods when external expertise is required (e.g., electrician, plumber, carpenter).
External labour costs to carry out leasehold improvements.
Signage required for the proper operation of the project.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Costs incurred before the application is approved
Taxes
Advertising and promotional expenses related to the project
In-house installation work for equipment or durable goods (internal staff labour)
Contingency costs and regular operating expenses (e.g., working capital, debt service)

Eligible geographic areas

MRC du Val-Saint-François (projects must be carried out in this territory and applicants must maintain a place of business there).

Processing and Agreement

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the annual budget is fully allocated and are analyzed in order of receipt.
An acknowledgement of receipt is sent within one week after the application is submitted.
The circular economy coordinator first checks whether the project is eligible (admissible).
An internal eco-responsible committee then reviews and approves projects; applicants receive a decision within a maximum of two months after submission.
If approved, funding is paid in two instalments: 50% at project acceptance and 50% after the final project report and supporting evidence are received.

Additional information

The fund has a total envelope of $85,000 distributed over three years (2023–2026), with an annual amount of $28,333.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the annual budget is exhausted, and are reviewed in the order received.
Applicants should expect an acknowledgement of receipt within one week of submitting their application, and a final decision within a maximum of two months.
Only one funding application may be submitted per applicant per year of the program’s operation.

Contacts

environnement@mrcvsf.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund?

How much funding can be received?

Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund program?

To be eligible for the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund program, you must: Have a place of business in the MRC du Val-Saint-François. In operation for at least 6 months. Be a private/social economy business (<99 employees) or a non-profit (excluding municipal bodies).

What expenses are eligible under Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund?

Purchase and implementation of durable equipment to make the organization’s operations more eco-responsible (e.g., equipment to transform/condition a residual material for better valorization, bulk sales containers, a customer reusable-container washing station). Leasehold improvements that increase the eco-responsibility of the organization’s operations (e.g., redesigning a kitchen to enable organics recovery, creating a space that encourages repair). Projects that promote responsible consumption and circular economy practices within the organization’s operations (linked to equipment acquisition or leasehold improvements). Initiatives to improve residual materials management and resource management in the organization (linked to equipment acquisition or leasehold improvements). Projects that support awareness-raising or greenhouse gas management efforts as part of operational changes (linked to equipment acquisition or leasehold improvements).