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Aquatic Habitat Quality Improvement Program
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Supports aquatic habitat conservation and restoration projects
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
Financial assistance can cover up to 75% of eligible costs. It supports work to conserve, improve, or restore fish habitat for sport fishing and related aquatic habitat improvement activities.
Activities funded
- Work to conserve fish habitat of interest for sport fishing.
- Work to improve aquatic habitat quality.
- Work to restore fish habitat to increase wildlife productivity.
- Initiatives that protect and enhance biodiversity in aquatic environments.
- Projects that support participation of local community organizations in habitat work.
Examples of admissible projects:
Stabilize tributary banks and add structures to improve fish habitat
Remove an obsolete barrier and reconnect upstream fish habitat
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The project must aim to conserve, improve, or restore fish habitat of interest for sport fishing.
- The project must seek to increase wildlife productivity and/or wildlife potential of aquatic habitats.
- The project must contribute to protecting and enhancing biodiversity.
- The project should support the participation of local community organizations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
How to apply
Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the financial assistance request form provided for this program.
- Compile the required attachments to accompany the application form.
- Send the form by email in its original format to the Fondation de la faune du Québec.
Processing and Agreement
Contacts
projets@fondationdelafaune.qc.ca
Canada
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