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Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses
Support for biodiversity integration in business practices
Last Update: May 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides non-repayable financial support to help Quebec businesses integrate biodiversity into their business practices. It supports projects involving expert guidance to reduce negative impacts or improve positive impacts on biodiversity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects to integrate biodiversity into business practices.
- Studies, diagnostics, and planning related to biodiversity.
- Implementation support for biodiversity-related actions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Nonprofit organizations
- Cooperatives
Eligible expenses
- Fees for experts supporting the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The program runs from 2026 to 2028.
- It is coordinated by the FAQDD.
- It is funded by the Government of Quebec.
- It is part of the Nature Plan 2030.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses. 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 Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses?
The program provides non-repayable financial support to help Quebec businesses integrate biodiversity into their business practices. It supports projects involving expert guidance to reduce negative impacts or improve positive impacts on biodiversity.
How much funding can be received?
Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses program?
To be eligible for the Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses program, you must:
Businesses, nonprofits, and cooperatives
Biodiversity-focused project
Diagnostic required
What expenses are eligible under Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses?
Projects to integrate biodiversity into business practices.
Studies, diagnostics, and planning related to biodiversity.
Implementation support for biodiversity-related actions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses?
You can contact Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) or by phone at 4186925888.
Where is the Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses available?
The Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 1: Businesses is a Grant and Funding