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Fonds Écoleader
Fonds Écoleader gives non-repayable grants for eco-responsible practices and clean technologies in Quebec. The main intake is closed. The Fund had said it planned a separate biodiversity budget for 2026, so ask FAQDD whether it is open. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
Before you spend any money
The main intake is closed. Do not spend money expecting reimbursement until you confirm a new intake is open.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You are a business, non-profit, or cooperative based in Quebec.
- You want to adopt eco-responsible practices or install clean technologies.
- You are interested in biodiversity initiatives and can wait for the Fund's dedicated biodiversity envelope; confirm its current status with FAQDD.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside of Quebec.
- You need funding immediately, since the main implementation support intake is closed.
- You are an individual or sole proprietor not structured as a business, non-profit, or cooperative.
How much you'd realistically get
Ask FAQDD how much a project like yours can get.
What may be supported
- Adoption of eco-responsible business practices.
- Adoption of clean technologies.
- Biodiversity initiatives.
How applying works
Effort: moderateWhen a new intake opens, expect to describe the eco-responsible practices or clean technologies you plan to adopt. The official page does not describe the application process while the intake is closed.
- 01Monitor the official FAQDD website for the reopening of the implementation support intake or the launch of the dedicated biodiversity envelope.
- 02Review the specific eligibility criteria and eligible costs once the intake opens.
- 03Prepare documentation detailing your eco-responsible practices or clean technology adoption.
- 04Submit your application through the official channel provided at that time.
Who to ask: Email: info@fondsecoleader.ca or info@faqdd.ca; Phone: 418-692-5888; Address: 125 boulevard Charest Est, local 305, Quebec G1K 3G5
Documents commonly required
- Proof of business, non-profit, or cooperative status in Quebec.
- Detailed proposal of eco-responsible practices or clean technologies to be adopted.
- Financial statements or budget projections for the project.
- Confirmation of environmental performance improvements.
What to know before you count on it
- This is a grant, so you do not repay it, but it is likely selective and competitive.
- Grants are generally taxable income; ask your accountant how this affects your tax return.
- You cannot apply until FAQDD opens a new intake.
- The official page does not list how payments are made or the exact eligible costs. Ask FAQDD before you plan your project.
What are your odds?
Selection is discretionary and competitive; projects that clearly demonstrate environmental performance improvements and alignment with Quebec's sustainability goals tend to succeed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ecoleader Fund a loan?
No, it is a non-repayable contribution or grant.
When can I apply?
The main implementation support intake is closed. A dedicated biodiversity envelope had been signalled for 2026; confirm the current status on the official page.
How much funding can I get?
Ask FAQDD before you plan your project. The $5.7 million biodiversity budget and the $207 million invested by the Fund and participating businesses over the years are totals for the whole Fund, not amounts one business can get.
Who administers this program?
The FAQDD (Fonds d'action quebecois pour le developpement durable) administers the Ecoleader Fund.
More funding by what it pays for
What you can combine it with
Check if this grant can be combined with other provincial or federal green incentives; confirm on the official page.
Worth reading before you apply
Get alerted when this changes
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