Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
QC, Canada
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
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- grant_single|closingDateMarch 01, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
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- Government of Canada
- Gouvernement du Québec
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Get up to $200,000 in funding for a study and action project pertaining to a specific environmental issue with the aim of identifying concrete actions to be taken in the fields.
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Eligible projects for the Community Interaction Program include those aimed at enhancing the St. Lawrence ecosystem through awareness-raising, study, study-action, and restoration and/or protection activities.
- Seminars, forums, and symposiums
- Information sessions
- Concertation projects
- Nature interpretation projects
- Academic projects
- Tourism or historical projects
- Development of action plans
- Characterization studies
- Inventories
- Feasibility studies
- Preparation of plans and specifications
- Restoration projects
- Shoreline clean-up
- Shoreline stabilization and revegetation
- Restoration of sensitive shoreline habitats
- Protection of specific wildlife and plant species
- Clean-up of hidden waste disposal sites
- Activities to improve water quality related to diffuse agricultural pollution
- Projects for conserving and protecting important areas
- Projects promoting sustainable uses of the St. Lawrence for conservation and protection
- Access control to protect sensitive environments
- Concrete actions to improve maintenance of wildlife species in their habitats
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$200,000
Calgary
Water quality improvement in agricultural zones
$160,000
Toronto
Feasibility study for a new eco-park
$150,000
Quebec City
Clean-up of hidden waste disposal sites
$200,000
Montreal
Restoration of sensitive shoreline habitats
$150,000
Vancouver
Conservation efforts for endangered bird species
$175,000
Halifax
Development of an action plan for marine life protection
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The Community Interaction Program is open to non-profit non-government organizations and Indigenous communities with certain conditions. Individuals, departments, government agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and private companies are not eligible.
- Organizations must be non-profit and non-government.
- Organizations must have been legally constituted for at least one year.
- Organizations must have an established place of business in Quebec.
- Organizations must demonstrate they have a charter under Quebec’s Companies Act (Part III) or its equivalent.
- Indigenous communities are eligible.
- Individuals, departments, government agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and private companies are not eligible.
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Yes, there are specific types of entities that are not eligible for this grant:
- Individuals
- Departments
- Government agencies
- Municipalities
- Educational institutions
- Private companies
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Eligible expenses incurred in the performance of your project must be estimated at fair value and may include a variety of costs. These expenses should be detailed in the "Total Project Costs" table in the Budget Plan form.
- Human resources, including salaries and benefits
- Management and professional services, such as communications, graphic design and translation
- Travel
- Equipment and supplies
- Printing, production and distribution
- Equipment purchase or rental
- Vehicle rental and use
- Contractors required to perform project activities
- Reasonable share of overhead and/or administrative costs
- GST amounts not reimbursable by the Canada Revenue Agency and QST amounts not reimbursable by the Quebec government
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
The eligible geographic zones for this grant are areas directly connected to the St. Lawrence ecosystem, spanning from Cornwall to Gaspé on the south shore and from Carillon to Blanc Sablon on the north shore, including islands such as Anticosti and the Magdalen Islands, as well as the Saguenay River.
- Cornwall to Gaspé on the south shore
- Carillon to Blanc Sablon on the north shore
- Magdalen Islands
- Anticosti Island
- Saguenay River
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The grant application for the Community Interaction Program will be evaluated based on a comprehensive set of criteria designed to assess the project’s relevance, feasibility, and potential impact. The criteria include various aspects such as environmental scope, community and partner involvement, detailed budgeting, and methodology.
- Description of the environmental problem
- Rationale for the project
- Environmental scope
- Community involvement and support
- Partner involvement and collaboration
- Target group identification
- Communications plan
- Realistic budget estimation
- Implementation schedule
- Work methodologies
- Performance indicators
- Sustainability of environmental benefits
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- Step 1: Ensure Your Organization is Eligible
- Your organization must be a non-profit non-government organization legally constituted for at least one year and established in Quebec.
- Indigenous communities are also eligible.
- Individuals, departments, government agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and private companies are not eligible.
- Step 2: Verify Your Project's Eligibility
- The project must aim to enhance the St. Lawrence ecosystem, conserve biodiversity and sustainable use, or improve water quality.
- The project must be implemented in the St. Lawrence area.
- Ensure the project does not fall under ineligible categories such as those required by laws and regulations, municipal jurisdiction, land or infrastructure maintenance, etc.
- Step 3: Select Your Project Category
- Identify the project category: Awareness-raising, Study, Study-action, or Restoration and/or Protection.
- Step 4: Estimate Eligible Expenses
- Estimate expenses including human resources, management and professional services, travel, equipment and supplies, etc.
- Ensure to include only eligible expenses according to the guidelines.
- Step 5: Prepare Project Matching Funds and Partnerships
- Secure matching funds (in cash or in-kind) from partners.
- For projects over $35,000, ensure at least 10% of matching cash funding.
- Include letters of support from partners outlining their contributions.
- Step 6: Develop a Detailed Project Proposal
- Clearly describe project activities, human resources, and methods.
- Include maps, photographs, plans, and necessary approvals if required.
- Summarize scientific knowledge and any management plan the project is based on.
- Use the provided performance indicators to estimate your project's outcomes.
- Demonstrate the sustainability of environmental benefits.
- Step 7: Submit Your Application
- Send the completed and signed application form and all supporting documents by either mail, fax, or email by the March 1 or October 15 deadline.
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Here are additional miscellaneous information about the grant:
- The program encourages the involvement of as many people and partners as possible.
- Community support, identified needs, and benefits are considered for project assessment.
- Projects linked to Regional Integrated Management Plans (RIMPs) or other management plans are supported.
- Sufficient approvals and permits under applicable laws and regulations must be obtained to avoid delays.
- A project response is typically received 16 weeks after submission.
- The funding application must include detailed and comprehensive documents for assessment.
- There are two annual submission deadlines: March 1st and October 15th.
- Partnerships with the community are an important criterion for project assessment.
- The quality of the project is assessed on various criteria, including problem description, rationale, and community involvement.
- Sustainability tools should be put in place to ensure the long-term environmental benefits of the project.
grant_single_labels|contact
ec.interactionscommunautaires-communityinteraction.ec@canada.ca
418-648-3444
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