Created in 1984 by the Government of Quebec to acquire wetlands along the St. Lawrence River, the Fondation de la faune du Québec (Quebec Wildlife Foundation) is a para-public conservation organization under the provincial Ministry of the Environment, Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks. Its mission is to promote the conservation and enhancement of wildlife and its habitats. A registered charity since 1987 with stable funding from Quebec’s anglers, hunters and trappers via their annual licenses, the Foundation provides financial and technical support to hundreds of wildlife projects across the province each year. View Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ)'s website for more information.
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Founded by provincial law in 1984 to safeguard critical wetland habitats along the St. Lawrence, the Fondation de la faune du Québec operates as a non-profit para-public agency under the Quebec environment and wildlife ministry. It became a registered charity in 1987 and soon secured a stable funding base through contributions from Quebec’s anglers, hunters and trappers via their annual license fees. This unique structure – a government-mandated foundation with both public and private funding – has ensured reliable resources for its conservation mandate over the long term.
The Foundation’s mission is to promote the conservation and enhancement of Quebec’s wildlife and its habitats. It provides financial and technical assistance to projects in all regions of Quebec, supporting over 700 initiatives on average each year. Operating province-wide, the Foundation works in every type of environment – aquatic, wetland, riverine, and terrestrial – and addresses all categories of wildlife (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals), whether common or threatened. Over nearly four decades, it has cultivated deep expertise in Quebec’s wildlife issues and has financed thousands of field projects, including many aimed at species in precarious situations. Since 1987, the Foundation has empowered more than 2,000 local organizations in their conservation efforts, helping to spark a true province-wide wildlife movement.
As an important implementation partner to government and industry, the Foundation also serves as a financial program delegate, administering a variety of targeted funding programs. These programs drive initiatives in biodiversity conservation, habitat restoration, species recovery, and public engagement through education and outreach. By channeling public and private investments into these strategic priorities, the Foundation amplifies on-the-ground impact and ensures that conservation actions align with identified needs. Recognized for the strength of its partner network and impeccable ethics, it acts as a catalyst for projects yielding tangible conservation results. The Foundation’s collaborative approach – including formal partnership agreements with private-sector companies – makes it a trusted ally for organizations seeking to contribute to the sustainable stewardship of Quebec’s natural heritage.
