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Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program
Supports biodiversity projects in agricultural areas
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Cultiver la biodiversité en milieu agricole program provides financial support covering up to 75% of eligible project costs for initiatives that improve wildlife and biodiversity habitats in agricultural areas of Quebec. Eligible activities include habitat restoration and development, ecological connectivity projects, and knowledge transfer actions that promote beneficial practices for wildlife and biodiversity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning and implementing the restoration of wildlife habitats in agricultural areas, including terrestrial, riparian, wetland, and aquatic environments.
- Restoring or improving ecological connectivity between different wildlife habitats through ecological corridors or hydrological connections.
- Developing or enhancing wildlife habitats, such as creating shelters, nesting boxes, or habitat structures, as part of restoration initiatives.
- Conducting knowledge transfer activities to encourage the adoption of beneficial practices for wildlife and biodiversity, such as workshops or educational materials.
- Preparing pre-project studies or individualized management plans to address specific habitat issues and propose targeted restoration or enhancement actions.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form signed by an authorized person
- Organization resolution authorizing the signatory, if needed
- Charter or letters patent of the organization, if needed
- Project maps and location documents
- Results indicators table
- Owner consent for works on private land
Eligibility
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
Processing and Agreement
- 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.
Additional information
- 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program Program
What is the Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program?
The Cultiver la biodiversité en milieu agricole program provides financial support covering up to 75% of eligible project costs for initiatives that improve wildlife and biodiversity habitats in agricultural areas of Quebec. Eligible activities include habitat restoration and development, ecological connectivity projects, and knowledge transfer actions that promote beneficial practices for wildlife and biodiversity.
How much funding can be received?
Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program program, you must:
Legally constituted organization
Works in the agricultural sector
Project must benefit biodiversity or wildlife habitats
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program?
Planning and implementing the restoration of wildlife habitats in agricultural areas, including terrestrial, riparian, wetland, and aquatic environments.
Restoring or improving ecological connectivity between different wildlife habitats through ecological corridors or hydrological connections.
Developing or enhancing wildlife habitats, such as creating shelters, nesting boxes, or habitat structures, as part of restoration initiatives.
Conducting knowledge transfer activities to encourage the adoption of beneficial practices for wildlife and biodiversity, such as workshops or educational materials.
Preparing pre-project studies or individualized management plans to address specific habitat issues and propose targeted restoration or enhancement actions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program?
You can contact Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ) by email at mylene.vallee@fondationdelafaune.qc.ca or by phone at 4186447926.
Where is the Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program available?
The Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program is a Grant and Funding