--- title: Financement_disponible_GMR_PageWeb_ENG --- ### Funding Available for WM  On this page, you will find the funding programs available for waste management (WM).  --- ## Funding Programs ## Program Name ## Source ## Objective(s) and/or Eligibility ## End Date ## Information Financial Support for Northern Workforce Training Program Government of Quebec : Société Plan Nord The program applies to projects that will be carried out north of the 49th parallel, either in Québec's northern territory, or for the benefit of communities or businesses located there March 22, 2027 [Workforce Training Program](https://www.quebec.ca/en/government/policies-orientations/northern-territory-development/financial-support/training-projects)  Financial Support For Northern Initiatives Government of Quebec : Société Plan Nord The program applies to projects or initiatives that will be carried out either in northern Quebec or for the benefit of communities or businesses located there. February 15, 2027 [Northern Initiatives](https://www.quebec.ca/en/government/policies-orientations/northern-territory-development/financial-support/northern-initiatives) Financial Support for Major Northern Projects Government of Quebec : Société Plan Nord The opportunity budget applies to projects that will be carried out north of the 49th parallel in Québec's northern territory, or for the benefit of communities or businesses located there. February 15, 2027 [Major Northern Projects](https://www.quebec.ca/en/government/policies-orientations/northern-territory-development/financial-support/major-northern-projects) Business Case: Organic Waste-to-Energy Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) This funding helps Canadian cities and communities determine the viability of producing and using energy from landfill gas or organic waste to generate value-added products such as digestate and fertilizer, which ultimately results in a net reduction in GHG emissions Eligible applicants: Cree and Naskapi None, until funds are used up [Organic Waste-to-Energy](https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/funding/business-case-organic-waste-energy)  EcoNation  First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute (FNQLSDI) Encourage the involvement of Indigenous youth in waste management. Before March 30 of each year  [EcoNation Programm](https://iddpnql.ca/en/service/econation-program/) Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV Government of Quebec The Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV (IIF IV) is a financial assistance program for Indigenous communities in Québec that covers a five-year period (2022‑2023 to 2026-2027). It has seven separate components, administered by the Secrétariat aux affaires autochtone.   December 31, 2026 [Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV](https://www.quebec.ca/en/gouvernement/portrait-quebec/premieres-nations-inuits/aides-financieres-autochtones/fond-initiatives-autochtones-iv/about-the-initiatives-fund-fia4) The Less is More Fund (french only) Recyc-Québec and La Ruche Support projects related to waste reduction at source or reuse March 31, 2027 [La Ruche](https://finadd.laruchequebec.com/fmc) First Nations Waste Management Initiative Indigenous Srvices Canda (ISC) This initiative provides support to First Nations to develop sustainable waste management systems through modern infrastructure, operations, training and partnerships. March 31, 2028 [First Nations Waste Management Initiative](https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1491490781609/1533647730166) Modernization of the Curbside Recycling System Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) Reform of Quebec's curbside recycling system, which aimed to transition to an extended producer responsibility (EPR) approach. From now on, companies that market containers, packaging, and printed materials are responsible for overseeing and supporting the end-of-life management of these products. Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) is the designated management organization (DMO) for recycling in Quebec. If you sign an agreement with ÉEQ, you will be reimbursed for the costs of collecting, transporting, and packaging recyclable materials, according to the terms of the agreement.  None [Modernized Curbside Recycling](https://www.eeq.ca/en/modernized-curbside-recycling) Financial Assistance Program Aimed at Optimizing Quebec's Ecocentre Network (french only) Recyc-Québec The program aims to give everyone access to an ecocentre located within a reasonable distance from their home, expand service to businesses, and increase the reuse, recycling, and recovery of waste accepted at ecocentres. December 31, 2027 [Programme d’aide financière visant l’optimisation du réseau d’écocentres québécois](https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises-organismes/se-financer/aide-financiere-entreprises-organismes/programme-ecocentres) Textile Circularity Assistance Program (french only) Recyc-Québec The objective of this program is to support projects that reduce textile waste generated in Quebec or improve its management in accordance with the 4R hierarchy and the principles of the circular economy.  June 15, 2027 [Programme de soutien à la circularité des textiles](https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises-organismes/se-financer/aide-financiere-entreprises-organismes/programme-textiles/) Organic Waste Management Support Program for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Sector (french only)  Recyc-Québec The program aims to reduce at source and recover organic waste generated by ICIs. It seeks to support sustainable, structuring projects that will enable this objective to be achieved.  May 31,  2027  [Programme de soutien à la gestion des matières organiques dans le secteur des industries, commerces et institutions (ICI)](https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises-organismes/se-financer/aide-financiere-entreprises-organismes/programme-mo-ici) Support Program for Isolated Communities (french only)  Recyc-Québec Divert as much waste as possible from disposal in remote communities. March 31, 2027 [Programme de soutien aux communautés isolées](https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises-organismes/se-financer/aide-financiere-entreprises-organismes/programme-communautes-isolees) Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste (french only)  Recyc-Québec The objective of this program is to support projects that improve the sorting, packaging, and recycling of waste resulting from construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction activities in Quebec in a sustainable manner. February 15, 2027 [Programme de soutien, de modernisation et d’arrimage avec les besoins et marchés pour les résidus de construction, rénovation, démolition et déconstruction](https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises-organismes/se-financer/aide-financiere-entreprises-organismes/programme-soutien-modernisation-crd) Program for the Redistribution of Waste Disposal Fees to Municipalities (french only)  Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) Program under which a portion of the additional fees collected at disposal sites are redistributed to eligible municipalities and communities in the form of grants to fund activities related to the development, implementation, and review of a WMP. Before March 31 of each year [Redevances pour l’élimination de matières résiduelles](https://www.environnement.gouv.qc.ca/matieres/redevances/index.htm) Secrétariat à la jeunesse  Government of Quebec Mobilization, Development and Support of Indigenous youth projects Every year at the end of October. [Call for Mobilization, Development and Support of Indigenous youth projects](https://www.quebec.ca/en/government/quebec-at-a-glance/first-nations-and-inuit/indigenous-financial-assistance/mobilization-development-support-youth) --- --- If you have any questions, please contact our team! 418-843-9999 ou [gmr@iddpnql.ca](mailto:gmr@iddpnql.ca) --- IDDPNQL - FNQLSDI, 2025