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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the FAQDD — Destination Nature!. 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.
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
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