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Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding

Q: How much funding can be received?

Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding?

You can contact Coast Conservation Endowment Fund Foundation.

Q: Where is the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding available?

The Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Coast Funds - Stewardship Operations Funding is a Grant and Funding

Q: 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

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports conservation projects focused on ecological preservation and resource management.

Grant and Funding

Coast Conservation Endowment Fund Foundation

Processing And Agreement

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : April 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

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.

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

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 120,000

Implement a regional natural resource monitoring program to improve conservation

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 Region

Selection criteria

Alignment with conservation and ecological objectives.
Impact potential on natural preservation and heritage.
Organizational capacity to manage conservation activities.
Feasibility and clarity of project plan.

How to apply

Create an account or contact designated staff within the organization.Prepare a comprehensive project proposal including goals, activities, and outcomes.Complete the application form available via email or online submission.Submit the application before the relevant deadline according to the funding round.Await review decision and provide additional information if requested.

Processing 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.

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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.