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Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques
Funding for wetland restoration and creation
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Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports projects to restore or create wetlands and bodies of water, with up to $125,000 for preliminary studies and up to $3 million for project implementation. It funds feasibility work, planning, construction, monitoring, and corrective measures related to these ecosystems.
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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
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Pre-project studies for wetland and water restoration or creation projects.
- Functional and sustainable wetland and water restoration or creation projects.
Documents Needed
- Stream 1 : the application submission form, the Excel file presenting the activity schedule and budget planning, the final report template, and the template for the financial and activity summary of completed work.
- Stream 2 : the application submission form, the Excel file presenting the activity schedule and budget planning, the final report template, the checklist of elements to consider at the plans and specifications stage, and the template for the financial and activity summary of completed work.
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Wetlands restoration program updated
The program timeline, funding terms, eligibility details, and application documents were updated, with new deadlines and a higher funding cap for Volet 1.
The program content was updated with new deadlines and implementation milestones, including an extended project completion period and final payment timing tied to deliverables. Volet 1 also now offers a higher funding amount and longer project duration, while the eligibility wording, project scope notes, and required application documents were revised. These changes affect who can qualify, how applications must be prepared, and the funding conditions applicants should expect before submitting a project.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional county municipalities and local municipalities
- Indigenous communities
- Non-profit organizations focused on conservation of natural environments
- Private companies and non-profits that own the project land
- Government enterprises and non-budgetary public bodies
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Ministries
- Organizations in bankruptcy, liquidation, or dissolution
- Applicants listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
- Applicants not compliant with applicable regulations
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, consultants, specialists, and technicians
- Project coordination, supervision, and site monitoring costs
- Equipment or machinery rental and material purchases
- Travel expenses and administration fees
- Land acquisition, site restoration, and follow-up corrective work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that are mandatory under a law, regulation, or decree
- Projects mainly focused on wildlife habitat, research, or knowledge acquisition
- Forest management reforestation, artificial water basins, or retention ponds
- Ecosystem enhancement, rehabilitation, or invasive species control as the main purpose
- Operating deficits, promotional costs, computer equipment, rolling stock, and soil decontamination
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- The project implementation team is evaluated based on the analysis of the curricula vitae, with attention to the relevance of the projects carried out and the candidates’ experience.
- One of the project selection criteria concerns the match between the main type of wetland or water environment lost in the MRC and the main type of wetland or water environment to be restored or created targeted by the project.
How to apply
- Submit the documents listed at the end of the application form.
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry first checks the applicant’s and project’s eligibility.
- Eligible applications are assessed and prioritized against selection criteria.
- The Minister decides which projects are selected and sends a confirmation letter.
- A funding agreement is signed, and for Stream 2 a works agreement is also required.
- Reports and financial documents are reviewed before later payments are released.
Additional information
- The program has two funding streams: preliminary studies and restoration or creation projects.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- The current regulatory framework is extended until March 31, 2027.
- Projects must be completed by March 31, 2030.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques Program
What is the Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques?
This program supports projects to restore or create wetlands and bodies of water, with up to $125,000 for preliminary studies and up to $3 million for project implementation. It funds feasibility work, planning, construction, monitoring, and corrective measures related to these ecosystems.
How much funding can be received?
Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques program?
To be eligible for the Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques program, you must:
Wetland or water restoration project
Multidisciplinary project team
Quebec establishment required
What expenses are eligible under Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques?
Professional fees, consultants, specialists, and technicians
Project coordination, supervision, and site monitoring costs
Equipment or machinery rental and material purchases
Travel expenses and administration fees
Land acquisition, site restoration, and follow-up corrective work
Who can I contact for more information about the Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques?
You can contact Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks by email at programmeRCMHH@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 521-3830.
Where is the Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques available?
The Programme de restauration et de création de milieux humides et hydriques program is available the province of Quebec.