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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
Selection criteria
- Project priority for the TGIRTs (20%)
- Quality of the project presentation (60%)
- Credibility and capacity of the applicant to carry out the project (20%)
How to apply
1
Coordination with the MRC
- Contact the local coordinator of the relevant municipalité régionale de comté (MRC) to present a draft of the project.
- Include the objective, nature, deliverables, timelines, and total cost of the project.
- Obtain guidance on eligibility and adjust the project if necessary.
2
Project development
- Develop the project with all the required details.
- Obtain approval from a qualified professional for technical projects.
- Acquire a favorable resolution from the TGIRT for knowledge acquisition projects.
3
Submission of the request
- Complete the required forms such as the financial structuring details and the project presentation.
- Submit the project by mail or by email to the contact details of the relevant MRC.
- Check that the MRC has properly received the project.
- Ensure that the file is complete to avoid rejection.
4
Analysis and validation
- The MRC analyzes the project's eligibility.
- Eligible projects are submitted to an analysis committee for funding recommendations.
- Waiting for selection by the MRCs and acceptance by the MFFP.
5
Finalization and agreement
- Provide a copy of the resolution certifying the capacity of the representative(s) to sign the agreement.
- Finalize the funding agreement with the MRC.
6
Final report
- Submit a final report adhering to the deadlines defined in the memorandum of understanding.
- Incomplete projects or those submitted late may incur penalties.
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
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 (MRC) 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.