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Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Financial support for private forest improvement
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides financial and technical support for private forest improvement work. Funding rates vary by treatment and are set through the annual investment grid for eligible silvicultural activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Estrie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Private forest development and silvicultural improvement work
- Site preparation, planting, and regeneration work
- Plantation care and stand tending
- Commercial and non-commercial forestry treatments
- Tree harvesting-related treatments and forest road work
Documents Needed
- Silvicultural prescription
- Financial participation request form
- Owner commitment form, when required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private forest owners recognized as forest producers
- Forest landowners in Quebec private forests
Who is not eligible
- Landowners who are not recognized forest producers
- Applicants without the required forest producer certificate
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to silvicultural work execution
- Technical planning and supervision costs
- Transport of workers, machinery, and plants
- Supplies, fuel, and equipment used for the work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work on areas that no longer remain forest land after the project
- Silvicultural work on sites cut more than five years ago
- Work in wet alder stands
- Reforestation done to offset forest cover loss
- Grazing by domestic animals on funded sites
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
- Estrie region
Processing and Agreement
- Prepare the silvicultural prescription with an accredited forest advisor.
- Submit the prescription and participation request to the agency.
- The agency reviews the file and decides whether the work can be funded.
- After the work is completed, the advisor submits the execution report for payment.
Additional information
- The program is managed by regional private forest development agencies.
- Acrredited forest advisor support is required to access the funding and technical services.
- The annual investment grid applies to all regional agencies.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots. 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 Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots?
The program provides financial and technical support for private forest improvement work. Funding rates vary by treatment and are set through the annual investment grid for eligible silvicultural activities.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots program?
To be eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots program, you must:
Recognized forest producer
Valid forest producer certificate
Accredited forest advisor required
What expenses are eligible under Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots?
Private forest development and silvicultural improvement work
Site preparation, planting, and regeneration work
Plantation care and stand tending
Commercial and non-commercial forestry treatments
Tree harvesting-related treatments and forest road work
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at renseignements@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 4186278648.
Where is the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots available?
The Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots program is available Estrie, Quebec.
Is the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots is a Grant and Funding