Fonds Écoleader — Cohorte Entreprises ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Quebec - For-profit corporations and partnerships - Businesses actively engaged in commercial operations - Organizations committed to environmental sustainability initiatives - Eligible businesses must be able to participate collaboratively in cohort-based programming ### 💰 Funding Details - Eco-Responsible Practices Adoption: Up to $200,000 - Clean Technology Acquisition: Up to $200,000 - Cohort Project (Combined Initiative): Up to $300,000 - Encompasses both eco-responsible business practice adoption AND clean technology implementation - Repayability: Non-repayable grant funding - Matching Requirements: To be confirmed with program administrator (typical Quebec eco-programs require 25-50% applicant contribution) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Implementation of eco-responsible business practices and operational changes - Acquisition and integration of clean and sustainable technologies - Equipment and software for environmental sustainability - Training and capacity-building related to sustainable practices - Consulting services for sustainability assessments - Project management and cohort participation costs - Technology infrastructure supporting environmental objectives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Participation in cohort-based program structure (collaborative learning model) - Commitment to measurable environmental impact goals - Regular reporting on sustainability metrics and progress - Compliance with Quebec environmental standards and regulations - Timeline and milestone achievement requirements (specific deadlines to be confirmed with program) - Funds must be deployed within designated project period - Eligible expenses must align with declared sustainability objectives - Potential audit and verification of fund utilization