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Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : November 15, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments offers financial assistance of up to $100,000 to support the protection, enhancement, and restoration of natural environments with the goal of conserving biodiversity. Eligible activities include habitat enhancement, ecological restoration, educational initiatives, and the acquisition of conservation lands in Quebec.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : November 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Animal Protection
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of projects for the protection and enhancement of natural environments to conserve biodiversity.
- Restoration and ecological rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems or habitats.
- Design and installation of infrastructure that supports sustainable access and responsible use of natural areas.
- Development and delivery of educational tools and initiatives focused on local environmental issues and biodiversity conservation.
- Acquisition of land or conservation easements specifically for the long-term preservation and responsible use of high-biodiversity environments.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public organizations
- Private organizations
- Non-profit organizations (for acquisition projects, must have a mission focused on conservation and protection of Quebec's natural heritage)
- Municipalities (acquisition projects only, under strict conditions guaranteeing long-term conservation)
Who is not eligible
- Individuals (private persons) are not eligible.
- Projects related to voluntary (private stewardship) conservation are not eligible.
- Organizations whose projects are strictly recreational, economic, or recurrent in nature are not eligible.
- Projects located on land that is not accessible to the public are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and regular benefits directly attributable to project coordination, supervision, and execution, including related travel expenses.
- Specialized service fees and consultant/expert costs.
- Purchase of materials, tools, and light equipment, as well as rental costs for machinery or equipment needed for the project.
- Transportation, installation of equipment, and other costs directly related to project realization.
- Rental or depreciation costs of IT equipment used for the project (up to 33% of the equipment's value annually for up to three years from the purchase date).
- Administrative and office expenses (e.g., office rental, supplies, stationery, photocopying, telephony, postage, accounting), up to a maximum of 10% of total project expenses.
- For land acquisition projects: purchase price of land or conservation easement, property transfer duties, municipal and school tax adjustments, lease fees, accredited property appraisal costs, surveying costs, legal and notary fees, and consultant support fees for legal processes.
- Contribution to a property management or endowment fund (up to 10% of the fair market value of the property, to a maximum of $30,000).
- Direct expenses and documented in-kind contributions (e.g., volunteer time, loan or donation of equipment or materials essential to project delivery).
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec (entire province)
Additional information
- A signed agreement with the Fondation de la faune du Québec is required before the project can commence.
- Monitoring and annual reporting obligations may continue up to three years after project completion.
- The grant can offer up to 100% coverage of project costs for funding requests under $50,000.
- For acquisition projects, a management fund transfer report is required one, three, and five years after property acquisition.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments. 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 Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments?
The Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments offers financial assistance of up to $100,000 to support the protection, enhancement, and restoration of natural environments with the goal of conserving biodiversity. Eligible activities include habitat enhancement, ecological restoration, educational initiatives, and the acquisition of conservation lands in Quebec.
How much funding can be received?
Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 15, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments program?
To be eligible for the Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments program, you must:
Any public or private organization is eligible.
Individuals are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments?
Implementation of projects for the protection and enhancement of natural environments to conserve biodiversity.
Restoration and ecological rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems or habitats.
Design and installation of infrastructure that supports sustainable access and responsible use of natural areas.
Development and delivery of educational tools and initiatives focused on local environmental issues and biodiversity conservation.
Acquisition of land or conservation easements specifically for the long-term preservation and responsible use of high-biodiversity environments.
Who can I contact for more information about the Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments?
You can contact Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ) by email at projets@fondationdelafaune.qc.ca or by phone at 4186447926.
Where is the Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments available?
The Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments program is available the province of Quebec.
