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Fonds Écoleader
Get non-repayable grants to fund eco-responsible practices and clean tech in Quebec. The main intake is currently closed; a dedicated biodiversity envelope the Fund had signalled for 2026 may follow, so confirm the current status with FAQDD. Verified against the official source on July 2, 2026; applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
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Before you spend a dollar
The main implementation support envelope is closed; do not spend money expecting reimbursement until you confirm if a new intake is open.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →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
Specific per-project amounts are not stated; the fund has historically invested $207 million total, with a dedicated $5.7 million envelope for biodiversity.
What may be supported
- Adoption of eco-responsible business practices.
- Adoption of clean technologies.
- Biodiversity initiatives.
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou will likely need to prepare a proposal detailing your eco-responsible practices or clean tech adoption, but the exact application process is not stated for the closed intake.
- 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.
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN coordinates clean-tech upgrades, bringing in qualified partners for energy-efficient systems so you manage one team instead of multiple contractors.
- BBN designs digital tools to track eco-responsible practices, giving you the data and reporting structure needed to prove your sustainable impact.
- BBN guides you through the application process and deadlines, aligning your project with criteria so you don't lose the funding.
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.
- The main intake is closed; a dedicated biodiversity envelope the Fund had signalled for 2026 may follow, so confirm its current status with FAQDD or monitor for reopening.
- Payment mechanics and exact eligible costs are not stated; confirm these details on the official page before planning.
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?
Specific per-project amounts are not stated. The fund has a dedicated $5.7 million envelope for biodiversity and has historically invested $207 million.
Who administers this program?
The FAQDD (Fonds d'action quebecois pour le developpement durable) administers the Ecoleader Fund.
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.
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 2, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.