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Coast Funds - Stewardship Project Funding
Last Update: February 4, 2026
QC, Canada
Project-specific funding for conservation activities by First Nation organizations
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 16, 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
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Overview
This funding program offers financial support to First Nation organizations involved in conservation projects, including habitat restoration, research, and training. Grants can support activities up to $150,000 with a focus on ecological preservation and sustainability in critical Canadian ecosystems.
Activities funded
- Scientific research to assess ecosystems
- Habitat restoration work
- Development of conservation-related training programs
- Investment in research equipment for environmental monitoring
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 120,000
Habitat restoration and community engagement initiative to preserve local biodiversity
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Participating First Nation organizations listed as qualified donees with the CRA
- Stewardship offices, resource management departments, or non-profit conservation societies delegated by First Nations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities unrelated to conservation or ecological sustainability
- Projects outside the eligible regions
- Costs related to activities not directly supporting conservation goals
Eligible geographic areas
Areas within the Great Bear Rainforest, Great Bear Sea, and Haida GwaiiSelection criteria
- Project relevance to conservation and ecological sustainability
- Alignment with regional environmental priorities
- Projected ecological impact and community involvement
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare your project proposal and supporting documents.Step 2: Contact your designated Coast Funds staff contact for guidance.Step 3: Submit your completed application via email.Step 4: Await review and approval from Coast Funds.Step 5: Sign funding agreement upon approval and commence project activities.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed monthly for projects up to $150,000 and quarterly for larger projects.
- Approved projects receive funding following a formal agreement.
- Projects are monitored, and progress reports may be required to ensure compliance.
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