Help grow projects
that require less.
Help grow projects
that require less.
The Less is More Fund (L+F) is a joint initiative of RECYC QUEBEC and La Ruche that seeks to boost innovative projects that support waste management initiatives (reduction at the source, reuse and waste prevention).
Get up to $50,000
Get up to $50,000
The FMC+ strives to engage and mobilize the public as well as to stimulate the launch of eco-responsible businesses and projects throughout Quebec. This program represents $1 million in funding over 3 years.
You could receive a grant representing the amount of your goal up to a maximum of $50,000. For example, if you collect $30,000 through the community on La Ruche, you can receive an additional $30,000 to complete your project.
How do you take
advantage of this?
Create your crowdfunding campaign
First, launch free campaign page on La Ruche. Then, our team will support you through every step in order to maximize your chances of success.
Reach your goal
Launch your campaign, mobilize the community around your idea and get monetary contributions in exchange for rewards, such as an exclusive perk/product, a significant discount or a unique experience.
Get additional funding
Get an additional amount from the FMC+ equivalent to the amount of your campaign goal in addition to the multiple contributions from the general public and businesses.
Bring your projects to life!
Bring your projects to life!
The 3 objectives of the L+F
The project must meet at least one of the following objectives and have a multiplier effect:
Program Terms and Conditions
Program Terms
and Conditions
Specific objectives
The project must meet at least one of the following objectives:
- Waste reduction at the source
- Repurposing materials
- Prevention, reduction or elimination of waste into the environment.
The full definitions can be found in the FMC+ Policy
Eligibility criteria
Open to businesses of all types and accessible to all types of promoters, everywhere in Quebec;
The offer is conditional upon the success of the crowdfunding campaign on La Ruche;
The campaign must have a minimum goal of $5000 (therefore a total financial need of $10,000, considering the additional FMC+ contribution of $5000;
Applicable exclusively for a new project, i.e. a project with a start and end date as well as an established financial objective. All details are defined in the FMC+ Policy;
Not intended to fund regular operations or grants;
Must not have received any other additional national public funding within the framework of the same project or support from RECYC-QUEBEC for the same project.
All eligibility criteria are defined in the FMC+ Policy.Application procedure
Si votre demande est approuvée, vous pourrez entièrement vous consacrer à la finalisation devotre campagne et compte sur l'accompagnement d'un·e Spécialiste en activation de projets. 🙂
Watch the information session (11 min.) about crowdfunding and the La Ruche concept;
Watch the L+F info capsule (7 min.) and receive the FMC+ Policy to review the eligibility criteria;
Chat about your project with a member of La Ruche and get personalized advice;
Chat about your project with a member of La Ruche and get personalized advice;
Complete your campaign page on La Ruche;
Complete your campaign page on La Ruche;
Schedule your submission interview with an Additional Financing Advisor and submit the required documents;
Schedule your submission interview with an Additional Financing Advisor and submit the required documents;
If your application is approved, you can devote yourself entirely to finalizing your campaign with a Project Activation Specialist.🙂
Other details
- You must clearly define your project in the project segment, which means you must clearly define a start/end date, list the needs to be met and determine the campaign’s financial objective. (The La Ruche team can help you through this process);
- Expenses that are outside of the project are not eligible for the FMC+ (Review all eligible expenses in the FMC+ Policy);
- To receive the contributions paid from the contributors and the FMC+, the promoter must collect the total amount targeted (or exceed the goal) for the realization of their project;
- Not eligible: Projects with organizations whose objective is to collect sums used strictly to finance/redistribute grants thereafter within the framework of its business.
Would you like to know more?
Would you like to know more?
Would you like
to know more?
Watch the info session
Download the L+F Policy
Chat with us
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