Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program

• Information document (old version, new version coming soon)
• Application form (coming soon)
• Results indicators table
• Organization resolution authorizing the signatory, if needed
• Charter or letters patent of the organization, if needed
• Project maps and location documents
• Owner consent for works on private land

Who is eligible?

• Legally constituted public organizations
• Legally constituted private organizations

Who is not eligible

• Individuals
• Agricultural businesses

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 regions for the Herpetofauna stream: Montérégie, Estrie, Centre-du-Québec, and Chaudière-Appalaches

• Project scale and ecological, social, and economic value.
• Relevance of the proposed activities to the identified issue.
• Quality of the project planning and follow-up approach.
• Financial structure and cost-benefit ratio.
• Experience and commitment of the applicant and partners.

• Step 1: Review the information document
  • Read the program information document before preparing your application.
• Step 2: Prepare the required documents
  • Complete the application form and have it signed by an authorized person.
  • Gather the required organizational documents and project maps.
  • Prepare the results indicators table and any required supporting letters.
  • Include owner consent and project details for restoration or development work, if applicable.
• Step 3: Submit by email
  • Send the application package by email to projets@fondationdelafaune.qc.ca.
• Step 4: Await review
  • Allow approximately 16 weeks for the analysis process.

• Applications are assessed after submission and may take up to 16 weeks to process.
• Approved applicants must sign an agreement with the Foundation before funding is granted.
• Annual progress and expense updates are required for multi-year Grand Projects.
• Follow-up and maintenance reports are required for restoration and development projects.

• 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.