CNRC — Laboratoire des émissions émanant des matériaux ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Building material manufacturers and suppliers - Furniture manufacturers and producers - Construction product companies - Chemical and coating manufacturers - Indoor air quality service providers - Research institutions and laboratories - Architectural and engineering firms - Environmental consulting companies - Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in construction and materials sectors - Large corporations in related industries Note: This is a paid service/fee-for-service program, not a traditional grant, so all businesses and organizations with eligible samples qualify. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Program Type: Fee-for-service testing and analysis (NOT a grant) - Cost Structure: Clients pay for laboratory analysis services based on: - Type of sample (liquid, material, room-sized assembly, furniture, workstations) - Complexity of analysis required - Number of compounds tested (VOCs and SVOCs) - Timeline and priority level - No Matching Requirements: Not applicable (paid service model) - No Repayment Terms: Not applicable (service-based, not a loan) - Funding Recovery: Costs are recouped through client service fees --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Laboratory services for identification and measurement of: - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emissions testing - Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) emissions testing - Liquid sample analysis (paints, coatings, adhesives, solvents) - Construction material testing (drywall, insulation, flooring, finishes) - Room-sized assembly testing (complete interior systems or zones) - Furniture and furnishings emissions (upholstery, foam, wood products) - Workstation and office equipment emissions analysis - Indoor air quality assessment related to materials - Certification and compliance testing for environmental standards --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones **