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Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding
Supports conservation projects focused on ecological preservation and resource management.
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 10, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This funding program supports multi-year conservation projects with a maximum allocation of up to one million dollars. It aims to fund activities such as stewardship offices, regional monitoring, heritage management, mapping, and natural resource conservation, primarily for First Nations and conservation non-profits in specific ecological regions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 10, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and maintenance of stewardship offices
- Regional ecological monitoring and data collection
- Heritage and natural resources preservation projects
- Mapping and conservancy planning activities
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Governing bodies of participating First Nations
- Stewardship offices and resource management departments
- Non-profit societies with delegated conservation responsibility
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative costs not directly related to conservation activities.
- Activities outside the designated ecological regions.
- Projects that do not align with regional conservation priorities.
Eligible geographic areas
Great Bear Rainforest, Great Bear Sea, Haida Gwaii RegionProcessing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a monthly and quarterly basis based on the funding request.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after review by the senior leadership team or Project Review Committee.
- Funding agreements must be signed before disbursing funds.
- Recipients are required to submit regular progress and financial reports as per the agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding. 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 Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding?
This funding program supports multi-year conservation projects with a maximum allocation of up to one million dollars. It aims to fund activities such as stewardship offices, regional monitoring, heritage management, mapping, and natural resource conservation, primarily for First Nations and conservation non-profits in specific ecological regions.
How much funding can be received?
Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding?
Development and maintenance of stewardship offices
Regional ecological monitoring and data collection
Heritage and natural resources preservation projects
Mapping and conservancy planning activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding?
You can contact Coast Conservation Endowment Fund Foundation.
Where is the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding available?
The Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding?
Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding is funded by Coast Conservation Endowment Fund Foundation
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