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Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE)
Operating support for community environmental organizations
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Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Nonprofit environmental organizations that meet the Program’s eligibility criteria.
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Overview
The Environmental Organizations Mission Support Program (PSMOE) supports the operations of nonprofit environmental organizations in Québec through annual base funding of 35 000 $ or 65 000 $ depending on their revenues. It supports education, training, and activities that build capacity and mobilize communities around environmental issues.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 425,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 1 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Education and training on environmental issues for citizens and businesses.
- Implementing activities that mobilize the community and aim to address environmental issues.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Official documents of creation, formation, or incorporation, and bylaws.
- Contact information for the head office and the people responsible, as well as a resolution of the board of directors.
- The latest activity report, the financial statements for the last fiscal year, and the latest action plan with its budget plan.
- At least three letters of support from nongovernmental partners; if public financial assistance reaches 100 % of eligible expenses, a document demonstrating a contribution in volunteer or non-financial resources.
Sources and recorded changes
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit environmental organizations that meet the Program’s eligibility criteria.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Organizations that, in the two years preceding the application, failed to meet their obligations after receiving a formal notice in connection with previous financial assistance; organizations whose only office in Québec is primarily for fundraising or redistributing funds.
- Professional orders, labor or political organizations, and religious associations.
- Nonprofit organizations established to serve only the private interests of their members, and educational institutions.
- Organizations that do not meet the high standards of integrity expected of recipients of public funds.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, employee benefits, professional fees, contracts, and training-related expenses.
- Costs for renting premises or equipment, travel and accommodation, as well as materials and supplies. Travel and accommodation costs must comply with the rates in effect in the Québec public service.
- Costs related to the organization’s communications activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before 1st April 2026, related to specific projects, intended to cover an accumulated deficit, or reimbursed by another government financial support program.
- Mortgage costs, infrastructure development, land acquisition or building renovation costs, as well as the purchase of transportation vehicles.
- Costs for travel or personal use of the organization’s vehicle, and donations or loans to a foundation, employee, director, related organization, or another community organization, as well as transfers of funds to a related organization.
- Costs related to civil litigation, charges, administrative sanctions, or criminal or penal offenses, including legal fees, fines, and penalties; expenses benefiting an entity listed in RENA or an entity that failed to meet its obligations after receiving a formal notice in connection with previous financial assistance from the Gouvernement du Québec.
- Costs for alcoholic beverages, tobacco, cannabis, liquor permits, or event permits, as well as any expense not directly related to the organization’s mission.
Eligible geographic areas
- The organization’s head office must be in Québec, and its activities must be carried out in Québec.
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated sound and transparent management.
- The organization’s structure and past achievements.
- The relevance of completed and planned activities in relation to the program’s areas of intervention and scope.
- The feasibility of the action plan and the nature of eligible expenses, as well as the organization’s reach and impact in its community.
- The total public financial assistance supporting the overall mission and the ability to diversify funding sources.
How to apply
- Submit an application using the application form during the call for applications.
- Send the required documents no later than 27 September 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministère evaluates applications submitted by eligible organizations; it may seek the advice of an advisory committee or external experts.
- Applications are recommended by the Ministère and approved by the minister. After the assessment, the Ministère informs each applicant organization in writing whether its application has been accepted or rejected.
- The selected organization must sign a financial assistance agreement with the minister or the designated representative. The agreement lasts three years, provided that the organization continues to meet the eligibility criteria.
- Funded organizations must submit to the Ministère a complete account of the previous fiscal year, by the date determined by the Ministère.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE) Program
What is the Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE)?
The Environmental Organizations Mission Support Program (PSMOE) supports the operations of nonprofit environmental organizations in Québec through annual base funding of 35 000 $ or 65 000 $ depending on their revenues. It supports education, training, and activities that build capacity and mobilize communities around environmental issues.
Who is eligible for the Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE) program?
To be eligible for the Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE) program, you must:
Be a nonprofit environmental organization registered with the Québec Enterprise Register and meet the criteria for community action.
Have environmental action as its primary and priority mandate from a sustainable development perspective, and carry out its activities in Québec.
Have existed legally and regularly carried out activities for at least two years; have reported gross revenues below 425 000 $ in the last fiscal year.
What expenses are eligible under Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE)?
Salaries, employee benefits, professional fees, contracts, and training-related expenses.
Costs for renting premises or equipment, travel and accommodation, as well as materials and supplies. Travel and accommodation costs must comply with the rates in effect in the Québec public service.
Costs related to the organization’s communications activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE)?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at FinancementDD@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE) available?
The Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE)?
Program to support the mission of environmental organizations (PSMOE) is funded by Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)