Open
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,750
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Variable-speed Hood Grant supports businesses installing efficient kitchen ventilation equipment. Eligible applicants are current or future Énergir customers in restaurant or cafeteria services, with funding tied to installation costs and exhaust airflow.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,750 $
- Minimum amount : 3,750 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase and installation of a variable speed hood or a control system for commercial or institutional kitchens.
Documents Needed
- Declaration of intent form
- Forms II and III
- Required supporting documents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current or future Énergir customers who own or manage restaurant or cafeteria services.
Who is not eligible
- Process applications.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition and installation of the variable-speed control system and related components.
- Sensors, speed controllers, cabling, control panel, and installation/programming charges.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Process applications are not eligible for this program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
- See the eligible equipment list and contact one of the authorized distributors/manufacturers.
- Fill out the declaration of intent form before installing the hood and send it to efficaciteenergetique@energir.com.
- Once the unit is installed, fill out and submit Forms II and III with the required documentation.
Processing and Agreement
- Énergir reviews the submitted file and may contact the applicant if needed.
- If the project meets program requirements, Énergir notifies the applicant.
- Approved applicants receive payment by cheque.
Additional information
- Applications submitted before November 4, 2024 use the previous Forms II and III.
- Authorized distributors and manufacturers must be consulted for eligible equipment.
- Exceptions must be submitted to Énergir for advance approval.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Variable-speed hood grant Program
What is the Variable-speed hood grant?
The Variable-speed Hood Grant supports businesses installing efficient kitchen ventilation equipment. Eligible applicants are current or future Énergir customers in restaurant or cafeteria services, with funding tied to installation costs and exhaust airflow.
How much funding can be received?
Variable-speed hood grant Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,750 per project.
Who is eligible for the Variable-speed hood grant program?
To be eligible for the Variable-speed hood grant program, you must:
Current or future Énergir customers.
Restaurant or cafeteria service owners or managers.
Existing buildings with a qualifying makeup air system, or new construction with 5,000 CFM or less.
What expenses are eligible under Variable-speed hood grant?
Purchase and installation of a variable speed hood or a control system for commercial or institutional kitchens.
Where is the Variable-speed hood grant available?
The Variable-speed hood grant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Variable-speed hood grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Variable-speed hood grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Variable-speed hood grant?
Variable-speed hood grant is funded by Energir