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Programme Action-Climat Québec
Funding for community-driven climate action initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 9, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports community-driven climate action initiatives that mobilize citizens and organizations. It provides funding of up to $1.5 million for national projects, $450,000 for regional projects, and $250,000 for local projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Climate change mitigation or adaptation initiatives
- Public awareness and information activities
- Training, workshops, and capacity-building activities
- Engagement, consultation, and advisory support activities
- Community mobilization and action-planning initiatives
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project dashboard
- Project evaluation plan
- Interim progress reports, if required by project duration
- Final report and related project results
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Trade unions
- Chambers of commerce
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics
- Private companies controlled by a private business
- Organizations mainly financed by a single for-profit company
- Organizations that failed to meet prior Quebec government funding obligations
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and related benefits
- Professional fees, including project evaluation and accounting reviews
- Communication, publication, and outreach costs
- Rental, maintenance, or purchase of equipment and materials needed for the project
- Travel and accommodation in Quebec, and justified administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before funding approval or after the agreement period
- Building, vehicle, land, or real estate purchases and renovations
- General operating costs not directly linked to the project
- Greenhouse gas offset costs
- Travel and accommodation outside Quebec
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Canada, if the applicant has an autonomous office in Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for program eligibility.
- Eligible applications are assessed by a selection committee.
- The FAQDD confirms the decision and the funding amount by letter.
- A funding agreement is then signed before payments are made.
- Payments and reporting obligations are carried out according to the agreement.
Additional information
- Projects are funded through calls for proposals managed by the FAQDD.
- The program has two streams: national projects and local/regional projects.
- Projects must be completed within three years, unless an approved extension is granted.
- One organization cannot receive support for more than two projects in the same call for proposals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme Action-Climat Québec Program
What is the Programme Action-Climat Québec?
This program supports community-driven climate action initiatives that mobilize citizens and organizations. It provides funding of up to $1.5 million for national projects, $450,000 for regional projects, and $250,000 for local projects.
How much funding can be received?
Programme Action-Climat Québec Funds up to $1,500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Programme Action-Climat Québec program?
To be eligible for the Programme Action-Climat Québec program, you must:
Climate mitigation or adaptation project
Citizen and organizational mobilization
Eligible organization with Quebec presence
What expenses are eligible under Programme Action-Climat Québec?
Climate change mitigation or adaptation initiatives
Public awareness and information activities
Training, workshops, and capacity-building activities
Engagement, consultation, and advisory support activities
Community mobilization and action-planning initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Programme Action-Climat Québec?
You can contact Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks by email at action-climat-quebec@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Programme Action-Climat Québec available?
The Programme Action-Climat Québec program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Programme Action-Climat Québec a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Programme Action-Climat Québec is a Grant and Funding