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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program
Funding for sustainable forest management projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2018
- Closing date : March 31, 2021
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports sustainable forest management projects in the Capitale-Nationale region, with an annual regional envelope of $444,284. It funds forest planning, silvicultural work, multi-use road improvements, and activities that promote forest management and wood resource development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2018
- Closing date : March 31, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
Location
- Charlevoix-Est
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Forest planning and consultation support for integrated forest management plans
- Silvicultural work on residual forest lands and private forest lands
- Improvement and maintenance of multi-use roads and related structures
- Activities that promote forest management and the value of forest resources
Documents Needed
- Project presentation and funding request form
- Project financial breakdown form
- Location map or cartography
- Supporting attestations and permits, if required
- Quotes or bids, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- Local municipalities and agglomeration councils
- Recognized Indigenous communities in Quebec
- Non-profit and for-profit organizations
- Private forest development agencies and delegation agreement holders
Who is not eligible
- Organizations registered in the Register of Enterprises Not Eligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
- Bankrupt organizations
- BGA holders and free-market wood buyers
- Wood harvest permit holders for supplying sawmills
- Government ministries and agencies
Eligible expenses
- Direct staff salaries and benefits
- Travel and lodging for project staff
- Materials, supplies, and equipment rentals for the project
- Expert fees, document preparation, and translation
- Advertising, promotion, permits, and limited supervision costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General administrative and operating costs
- Recoverable GST/QST amounts
- Project planning and final report preparation costs
- New multi-use road construction and recreational trails
- Costs incurred before the financing agreement or after the final report
Eligible geographic areas
- Portneuf
- La Jacques-Cartier
- La Côte-de-Beaupré
- Charlevoix
- Charlevoix-Est
Processing and Agreement
- The MRC first reviews whether the project is eligible.
- Eligible projects are sent to an analysis committee for funding recommendations.
- The MRCs make the project selection through the annual project register.
- The ministry must accept the register before funding can be confirmed.
- If approved, a financing agreement must be signed with the MRC.
Additional information
- Projects may require approval by a qualified professional.
- Funding agreements must be signed before the project can proceed.
- Final reports and supporting records are required.
- Late or incomplete reports may face penalties.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program?
This program supports sustainable forest management projects in the Capitale-Nationale region, with an annual regional envelope of $444,284. It funds forest planning, silvicultural work, multi-use road improvements, and activities that promote forest management and wood resource development.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2021.
Who is eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program program?
To be eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program program, you must:
Eligible organization or entity
Eligible project objective
Within the program territory
What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program?
Forest planning and consultation support for integrated forest management plans
Silvicultural work on residual forest lands and private forest lands
Improvement and maintenance of multi-use roads and related structures
Activities that promote forest management and the value of forest resources
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program?
You can contact MRC Charlevoix-Est by email at stephane.charest@mrccharlevoixest.ca or by phone at 418 439-3947 poste 5015.
Where is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program available?
The MRC Charlevoix-Est — Sustainable Forest Management Program program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.