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FAQDD — Destination Nature!
Reduced-cost transport for youth nature outings
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,700
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supported reduced-cost transportation for youth groups to access nature in Quebec. It funded bus or vehicle rental for approved nature-based outings, up to $540 per vehicle and $2,700 per application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,700 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Round-trip outings to a natural area
- Discovery or immersion activities in nature
- Physical activities in a natural setting
- Nature interpretation activities focused on fauna and flora
- Artistic activities carried out in nature
Documents Needed
- Vehicle rental invoice copy
- Expense claim form
- Results follow-up form
- Supporting documents for post-project verification
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Secondary, college, and university educational institutions
- Vocational training centres
- Adult general education centres
- School service centres and school boards
- Non-profit organizations and cooperatives
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Municipalities and regional county municipalities
- Provincial and federal governments and their agencies
- Political, religious, partisan, or union organizations
- Student associations
Eligible expenses
- Bus rental or other suitable vehicle rental
- Fuel or electricity used for the trip
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application is submitted
- Use of a personal vehicle
- On-site activity costs in nature, such as entry fees or equipment
- Projects already started or completed at the time of application
- Trips mainly for sports events, concerts, or cultural gatherings
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The applicant receives the decision by email
- Approved projects must be completed before reimbursement
- After the outing, the organization submits expense and results claims
- FAQDD verifies the supporting documents before payment
- Funding is issued by bank transfer after approval
Additional information
- The program ran from 2021 to 2024.
- Applications were accepted until December 31, 2023.
- The activity had to be completed by March 15, 2024.
- FAQDD may limit the number of requests per organization to support regional fairness.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FAQDD — Destination Nature! Program
What is the FAQDD — Destination Nature!?
This program supported reduced-cost transportation for youth groups to access nature in Quebec. It funded bus or vehicle rental for approved nature-based outings, up to $540 per vehicle and $2,700 per application.
How much funding can be received?
FAQDD — Destination Nature! Funds up to $2,700 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the FAQDD — Destination Nature! program?
To be eligible for the FAQDD — Destination Nature! program, you must:
Quebec-based eligible organization
Group of youth aged 12 to 29
Nature-based outing within 150 km
What expenses are eligible under FAQDD — Destination Nature!?
Round-trip outings to a natural area
Discovery or immersion activities in nature
Physical activities in a natural setting
Nature interpretation activities focused on fauna and flora
Artistic activities carried out in nature
Who can I contact for more information about the FAQDD — Destination Nature!?
You can contact Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) by email at destination-nature@faqdd.qc.ca or by phone at (418) 692-5888.
Where is the FAQDD — Destination Nature! available?
The FAQDD — Destination Nature! program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the FAQDD — Destination Nature! a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FAQDD — Destination Nature! is a Grant and Funding