Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program

• Financial assistance can cover up to 75% of eligible project costs.
• The funding period may not exceed 24 months.
• Eligible administration and office costs are limited to a maximum of 10% of total eligible expenses.
• Annual support for computer equipment rental or depreciation is capped at 33% of the equipment’s value, calculated over three years from purchase date.

• The applicant must be a legally constituted public or private organization operating within the agricultural sector of Quebec (e.g., federations, advisory clubs, non-profits, or conservation organizations).
• Individuals and agricultural businesses are not eligible.
• The project must target the improvement, restoration, or enhancement of wildlife habitats and biodiversity in agricultural environments.
• The project must demonstrate collective involvement at a territorial scale (such as a watershed, regional municipality, or municipality) with clear engagement of multiple active producers, supported by documented evidence of their participation.

Who is eligible?

• Public organizations legally constituted and working in the agricultural sector
• Private organizations legally constituted and working in the agricultural sector

Who is not eligible

• Private individuals and agricultural businesses (farms) are not eligible to apply.

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and regular employee benefits directly related to project coordination, supervision, and execution, including travel expenses when applicable.
• Fees for specialists and consultants essential to the project.
• Administrative and office expenses (rent, office supplies, photocopying, telephone, postage, accounting), up to 10% of total eligible expenses.
• Costs related to the purchase of materials, tools, and light equipment required for the project.
• Rental costs for machinery or equipment used during the project.
• Transportation and installation expenses for equipment directly linked to project activities.
• Rental or amortization costs of computer equipment for the duration of the project, limited to 33% of the equipment's value annually over three years from purchase date.

Eligible geographic areas

• The entire agricultural territory of Quebec.

• Priority of the main project activity within the program framework.
• Quality and strength of the collective approach demonstrated in the application.
• Expected benefits and positive impact on wildlife habitats and biodiversity (faunal gains).
• Relevance and appropriateness of the intervention to address the identified issues.
• Quality of the application and level of project planning.
• Soundness of the financial plan and cost-benefit ratio.
• Applicant’s capacity to deliver and monitor the project results.
• Level of collaboration among partners (agricultural, environmental, wildlife, etc.).

• Successful applicants must obtain all necessary permits and authorizations before starting their project.
• For restoration or development projects, a follow-up and maintenance report must be submitted annually for three years after completion.
• The Foundation reserves the right to perform on-site inspections during the three-year follow-up period.
• Required supporting documents, such as proof of collective engagement or property owner consent, must be included with the application to avoid ineligibility.