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Water reduction program for paper mills
Financial support to help Quebec paper mills reduce water use
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Water reduction program for paper mills provides funding (maximum amount not specified) to support Quebec pulp and paper organizations in improving processes to reduce water use. Eligible activities include pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, process testing and determination, and in-plant investments such as implementing processes, technologies, equipment and systems, or setting up in-mill pilot projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pre-feasibility studies aimed at reducing water use in pulp and paper operations.
- Feasibility studies aimed at reducing water use in pulp and paper operations.
- Trials and process-definition work to identify water-reduction methods in pulp and paper operations.
- In-mill investment projects to implement processes, technologies, equipment or systems that reduce water use.
- In-mill pilot projects to test water-reduction solutions.
Documents Needed
- Applicant’s Guide (“Guide du requérant”) – required supporting documents listed in Annex II
- Grant application form (XLSX)
- Eligible expenses table (XLSX)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies or groups of companies in the pulp and paper industry
- Research centres in the pulp and paper industry
- Educational institutions in the pulp and paper industry
- Advisory (consulting) service organizations in the pulp and paper industry
- Knowledge transfer organizations in the pulp and paper industry
Who is not eligible
- Businesses or groups of businesses that are not for-profit.
- Organizations that are not part of the pulp and paper industry.
- Applicants that do not have an establishment in Québec and do not carry out the project’s activities in Québec.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec (the project activities must be carried out at an establishment located in Quebec).
Additional information
- The program is in effect until March 31, 2028.
- The program is funded under Québec’s Plan national de l’eau (stemming from the Stratégie québécoise de l’eau 2018–2030).
- Only complete applications will be analyzed.
- The maximum total size of email attachments must not exceed 25 MB.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Water reduction program for paper mills Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Water reduction program for paper mills. 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 Water reduction program for paper mills?
The Water reduction program for paper mills provides funding (maximum amount not specified) to support Quebec pulp and paper organizations in improving processes to reduce water use. Eligible activities include pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, process testing and determination, and in-plant investments such as implementing processes, technologies, equipment and systems, or setting up in-mill pilot projects.
Who is eligible for the Water reduction program for paper mills program?
To be eligible for the Water reduction program for paper mills program, you must:
For-profit company/group, or a research/teaching/advisory/knowledge-transfer centre
Part of the pulp and paper industry
Has a facility in Québec where project activities are carried out
What expenses are eligible under Water reduction program for paper mills?
Pre-feasibility studies aimed at reducing water use in pulp and paper operations.
Feasibility studies aimed at reducing water use in pulp and paper operations.
Trials and process-definition work to identify water-reduction methods in pulp and paper operations.
In-mill investment projects to implement processes, technologies, equipment or systems that reduce water use.
In-mill pilot projects to test water-reduction solutions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Water reduction program for paper mills?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at PREP@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Water reduction program for paper mills available?
The Water reduction program for paper mills program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Water reduction program for paper mills a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Water reduction program for paper mills is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Water reduction program for paper mills?
Water reduction program for paper mills is funded by Gouvernment of Québec