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ALUS Montérégie
Last Update: March 10, 2026
Canada
Financial support for ecological projects on Montérégie farms
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Overview
This program provides financial compensation of up to $750 per hectare per year for a minimum of five years to farmers implementing ecological projects on their agricultural land in Montérégie. It supports activities such as wetland restoration, reforestation, multifunctional hedgerows, riparian buffers and habitat creation for pollinators and farmland birds.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Montérégie
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Activities funded
- Restoration and enhancement of wetlands on agricultural land.
- Reforestation projects on farm properties.
- Planting of multifunctional hedgerows.
- Installation of riparian buffer zones along watercourses.
- Creation of habitats for pollinators and farmland birds, and other biodiversity-focused ecological projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed declaration of interest (registration form) with basic farm activity information.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an agricultural producer or farm business in Montérégie.
- The applicant must voluntarily dedicate part of their agricultural land to ecosystem service projects.
- The proposed project must aim to improve climate resilience and promote biodiversity.
Who is eligible?
- Farmers and agricultural producers in Montérégie
- Agricultural businesses operating farmland in Montérégie
Who is not eligible
- Operations located outside Montérégie.
Eligible expenses
- Monetary compensation for ecological improvements on agricultural land, calculated per hectare per year.
Eligible geographic areas
- Montérégie region (including 14 RCMs and the Longueuil agglomeration)
Selection criteria
- Projects are discussed and selected by the ALUS Montérégie committee based on program objectives.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit Declaration of Interest
- Complete the ALUS Montérégie registration form (declaration of interest).
- Provide basic information about the farm and its activities.
- Send the completed declaration to the program coordinators.
- Step 2: Project Review and Decision
- The ALUS Montérégie committee meets to review and discuss submitted project proposals.
- The committee selects projects that align with program objectives.
- A letter is sent to the applicant communicating the decision.
- Step 3: On-site Validation
- If approved, an agri-environment officer contacts the producer.
- The officer visits the property to validate and confirm the project details.
- Step 4: Sign Agreement and Launch Project
- The participant signs a formal agreement with the program.
- Project implementation can begin once the agreement is signed.
Processing and Agreement
- Submitted declarations of interest are reviewed by the ALUS Montérégie committee.
- Applicants receive a letter informing them whether their project has been selected.
- If selected, an agri-environment officer visits the farm to validate and confirm the project implementation.
- Participants must sign an agreement before the project can begin.
Additional information
- Participants receive technical support from agri-environment advisors of the Montérégie UPA Federation.
- The program has supported ecosystem services projects in 14 RCMs of Montérégie and the Longueuil agglomeration.
- Over 219 farms and 184 hectares have been engaged in ecosystem services projects since 2016.
- Participants may showcase their projects through awareness signage and knowledge-transfer events.
