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Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund?

Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund is funded by Val-Saint-François RCM

Q: 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).

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 the province of Quebec.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Val-Saint-François — Eco-responsible fund program.

Last Update: January 19, 2026

QC, Canada

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

Grant and Funding

Val-Saint-François RCM

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

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

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Location

Le Val-Saint-François

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

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.

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).

Eligibility

The applicant must be a private business or a social economy enterprise with fewer than 99 employees, or a non-profit organization (NPO).
The applicant must have been operating for at least 6 months.
The applicant must have and maintain a place of business in the MRC du Val-Saint-François.
The project must be carried out within the territory of the MRC du Val-Saint-François.
The project must address at least one of the following themes: awareness-raising, resource management, residual materials (waste) management, greenhouse gas management, responsible consumption, or the circular economy, and be related to acquiring durable equipment and/or making leasehold improvements that improve the organization’s eco-responsible operations.

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.

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).

Selection criteria

Relevance and quality of the project in relation to eco-responsibility.
Technical feasibility (expertise, competence, and compliance with regulations).
Realism of the financial plan (budget/financing structure).
Positive environmental and social impact.

How to apply

Check organizational eligibility

Confirm your organization operates in the MRC du Val-Saint-François and has had a place of business there for at least 6 months
Ensure you are an eligible applicant: private company or social economy enterprise with fewer than 99 employees, or a non-profit organization (excluding municipal organizations)

Validate project eligibility

Ensure the project is carried out in the MRC du Val-Saint-François
Confirm it addresses at least one theme: awareness, resource management, residual materials management, GHG management, responsible consumption, or circular economy
Make sure it involves acquiring equipment and/or completing leasehold improvements that improve eco-responsibility

Confirm eligible expenses

Review eligible expenses: durable goods/equipment purchases, installation requiring external expertise, external labour for leasehold improvements, and required signage
Exclude non-eligible expenses such as costs incurred before acceptance, taxes, project advertising, contingency fees, and regular operating expenses

Build the financial plan

Determine the requested amount (non-repayable contribution of $500 to $5,000)
Apply the applicable aid rate: up to 50% for private companies (max 75% total aid); up to 75% for social economy enterprises and non-profits, including up to 10% in in-kind time
Plan to complete the project within 6 months of acceptance

Complete the application form

Download and complete the application form (Formulaire de demande)
Consult the fund policy (Politique du Fonds écoresponsable) to ensure compliance
Submit one application per applicant per year of fund operation

Submit the application

Submit the application; requests are accepted on a rolling basis until the annual budget is exhausted
Note that applications are analyzed in order of receipt
Expect an acknowledgement of receipt within one week of submission

Wait for the decision

The project’s admissibility is assessed by the circular economy coordinator
The internal eco-responsible committee reviews and approves projects
Receive a decision within a maximum of two months following submission

Receive funds and close out

If accepted, the grant is paid 50% at project acceptance
Receive the remaining 50% after submitting the end-of-project report and supporting documents (invoices, photos, and any other relevant documents)
Payments are made by bank transfer

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

QC, Canada

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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?

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).