How much funding can be received?

<p>Get up to $200,000 in funding for a restoration project arising from a specific environmental issue that helps conserve biodiversity and improve water quality in the St. Lawrence ecosystem.</p>

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

The Community Interaction Program provides specific financing modalities designed to support projects aiming to conserve and improve the St. Lawrence ecosystem. These modalities ensure projects are adequately funded while promoting community involvement.

The program can fund up to 70% of the total value of eligible project expenses.
Maximum CIP funding varies by project category, reaching up to $200,000 for restoration and biodiversity protection projects.
Matching funds from partners must be provided in cash or in kind, particularly if total project value exceeds $35,000, with at least 10% of matching cash funding required.
The total project value includes all project costs, both cash and in-kind contributions.
Eligible expenses include human resources, management services, travel, equipment, and a reasonable share of overhead costs.
Partnerships with community organizations and other governmental bodies are strongly encouraged to enhance project resource utilization.

grant_single_labels|projects

The Community Interaction Program supports community projects focused on conserving and improving the St. Lawrence ecosystem. Eligible activities aim to enhance biodiversity, support sustainable use, and improve water quality in the region.

Awareness-raising activities addressing specific environmental problems and promoting short-term concrete actions.
Study projects aimed at developing action plans for specific environmental issues.
Study-action projects that combine feasibility studies with implementation to address environmental issues.
Restoration projects focusing on shoreline clean-up, stabilization, revegetation, and habitat restoration in the St. Lawrence.
Protection projects focusing on conserving important areas and promoting sustainable uses of the St. Lawrence for biodiversity protection.

grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 95,000

Rehabilitation of fish habitats to enhance aquatic biodiversity

$ 75,000

Riverbank stabilization project to prevent erosion and improve water quality

$ 73,000

Rain garden installation to filter pollutants and improve water quality

$ 90,000

Removal of invasive plant species to restore ecosystem balance

$ 100,000

Restoration of wetland areas to improve biodiversity and water quality near Montreal

$ 86,000

Urban tree planting to improve air and water quality

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for the Community Interaction Program requires adherence to organizational criteria specific to the applicant's status and location.

The applicant must be a non-profit non-government organization that has been legally constituted for at least one year.
The organization must have an established place of business in Quebec.
The applicant must demonstrate they have a charter under Quebec’s Companies Act (Part III) or its equivalent.
Indigenous communities are also eligible.
Individuals, departments, government agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and private companies are not eligible.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The Community Interaction Program is intended for non-profit non-government organizations and Indigenous communities that have been legally constituted for at least one year, with a place of business in Quebec. Organizations must have a charter under Quebec's Companies Act (Part III) or its equivalent.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

This grant is not available to certain organizations due to their legal status or the nature of their operations. The restrictions ensure that support is provided to appropriate entities capable of contributing to the conservation of the St. Lawrence ecosystem.

Individuals.
Government departments and agencies.
Municipalities.
Educational institutions.
Private companies.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

This grant supports community-initiated projects aimed at raising awareness, conducting studies, implementing action plans, and restoring or protecting the St. Lawrence ecosystem. Eligible projects encompass a range of activities focused on environmental preservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

Awareness-raising activities like seminars, forums, symposiums, and information sessions targeting specific environmental issues.
Study projects that develop action plans, conduct characterization studies, inventories, feasibility studies, and prepare plans and specifications.
Study-action projects that involve developing an action plan followed by implementation actions.
Restoration activities such as shoreline clean-up, stabilization, revegetation, and restoration of sensitive habitats.
Protection projects focused on conserving important areas, promoting sustainable use, and access control to protect sensitive environments.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This program is specific to projects implemented in designated areas within the St. Lawrence region in Quebec, Canada. It supports initiatives that contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable management of resources in these regions.

Areas between Cornwall and Gaspé on the south shore, including the Québec portion of Chaleur Bay and the Magdalen Islands.
The area between Carillon and Blanc Sablon on the north shore, including Anticosti Island and the Saguenay River.
Main tributaries and essential sections of secondary tributaries within the St. Lawrence ecosystem.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The evaluation and selection of projects for the Community Interaction Program are based on specific criteria that assess the potential impact and effectiveness of the proposed projects.

Description of the environmental problem and rationale for the project.
Environmental scope and anticipated impacts of the project activities.
Level of community and partner involvement, with evidence of partnerships and support.
Identification and engagement of the target group.
Effectiveness of the communications plan associated with the project.
Realistic budget estimate and financial planning.
Feasibility of the schedule and work methodologies proposed.
Use of performance indicators to measure project outcomes and their sustainability.

grant_single_labels|register

Here are the steps to apply for the Community Interaction Program grant:

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
- Ensure your organization is a non-profit or Indigenous community legally constituted for at least one year with an established place of business in Quebec.
- Ensure your project aligns with the program's objectives of conserving and improving the St. Lawrence ecosystem.
- Contact a project officer for preliminary eligibility confirmation.
Step 2: Preparation and Consultation
- Draft a preliminary project proposal and seek feedback from a project officer at least one month before the deadline.
- Identify necessary approvals or permits and start the application process early to avoid delays.
- Clarify ownership of any land involved in the project and obtain required consents.
Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the CIP funding application form thoroughly.
- Include detailed descriptions of project activities and methodologies.
- Compile necessary documents, such as maps, photographs, letters of consent, and partnership letters.
Step 4: Budget and Funding
- Prepare a detailed budget plan outlining all project costs and potential funding sources.
- Secure matching funds and letters of support from partners, confirming their participation and contributions.
Step 5: Performance Indicators
- Select appropriate performance indicators to measure project outcomes.
- Estimate achievable results for each indicator to include in the application.
Step 6: Submit Application
- Send the completed and signed application by mail, fax, or email by the March 1 or October 15 deadline.
- If mailed, ensure the postmark date validates the submission deadline.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

The project submission must include various required documents for assessment, including ownership clarifications if activities are performed on non-owned land. Contacting a project officer is advised for eligible expense clarifications and applying to other federal or provincial departments for partnerships is encouraged but not included in CIP funding.

Clarify land ownership and obtain the required approvals if project activities occur on non-owned land.
Contact a project officer for clarification regarding eligible expenses not listed in the guide.
The program allows for project partnerships with federal or provincial departments other than ECCC or MELCC, although these are not part of the CIP funding.

grant_single_labels|contact

ec.interactionscommunautaires-communityinteraction.ec@canada.ca

418-648-3444

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