Grant
Provincial
Between Intakes
Fonds Écoleader — Business Stream (Quebec)
Fonds d'action québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Maximum Funding
Up to $30,000
Between intakes — the implementation-support envelope is exhausted and closed...
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
75%
Fonds Écoleader — Business Stream (Quebec) provides Up to $30,000 (eco-practices) or $50,000 (clean technology); covers up to 75% of eligible costs. Non-repayable grants of up to $50,000 (75% cost coverage) for Quebec businesses and social economy enterprises adopting eco-responsible practices or installing clean technologies with measurable environmental impact. The program covers up to 75% of eligible costs. Between intakes — the implementation-support envelope is exhausted and closed; a new 2026–2028 biodiversity envelope ($5.7M) has been launched but no application window is posted..
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Program Description
Non-repayable grants of up to $50,000 (75% cost coverage) for Quebec businesses and social economy enterprises adopting eco-responsible practices or installing clean technologies with measurable environmental impact. Two streams: eco-responsible practices (up to $30,000) and clean technology adoption (up to $50,000). Open to any sector with a Quebec establishment.
Eligibility Requirements
- For-profit business or social economy enterprise (cooperative, OBNL with commercial activities)
- Must have a Quebec establishment (Quebec business address)
- Project must have quantifiable, measurable environmental benefits
- Project expenses must be incurred after application approval
- Minimum 25% business contribution to eligible project costs (maximum 75% funded)
- No industry restrictions — all sectors eligible
- Organizations already funded by FAQDD under another stream may be restricted from stacking
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Industries
Business Stage
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $30,000 (eco-practices) or $50,000 (clean technology); covers up to 75% of eligible costs
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 75% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Between intakes — the implementation-support envelope is exhausted and closed; a new 2026–2028 biodiversity envelope ($5.7M) has been launched but no application window is posted.
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Between Intakes
Approval
Moderate
Accessibility
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Insider TipThe program uses regional delivery partners (e.g., Synergie Laurentides, DÉPS) in many areas — check if your region has a dedicated partner before contacting FAQDD directly, as regional offices often provide pre-screening support that improves approval odds.
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Rejection Pitfalls 6
- Project expenses incurred before written approval — no retroactive funding
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Identify your regional delivery partner or contact FAQDD directly Many Quebec regions have a designated Fonds Écoleader delivery partner (e.g., Synergie Laurentides). Check faqdd.qc.ca or contact [email protected] to confirm your regional intake point.
Required Documents 6
✓ Completed application form (via Fonds Écoleader portal or regional delivery partner)
✓ Project description with environmental objectives and measurable impact metrics
Eligible Expenses 8
Ineligible Expenses 6
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Clawback Risk
Low Risk
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can a startup or early-stage business apply for Fonds Écoleader?
Yes — any legally established Quebec business with a provincial address can apply, regardless of age. The only requirements are a measurable environmental impact and a 25% cost contribution.
What's the difference between the two streams?
Eco-responsible practices (max $30K) funds audits, process changes, training, and consulting. Clean technology adoption (max $50K) funds purchase and installation of physical equipment that reduces environmental impact.
Can I apply for both streams in the same application?
Each application covers one stream. A business may be able to apply for each stream separately if the projects are distinct — confirm with FAQDD or your regional delivery partner.
Can I buy equipment before getting approved?
No. Expenses incurred before written approval from FAQDD are ineligible. Wait for written confirmation before purchasing anything or signing contracts.
What counts as a measurable environmental impact?
GHG reductions in tonnes CO2e per year, water saved in litres, or waste diverted in kilograms — with a verified baseline. Projects lacking quantifiable targets are typically rejected.
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