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Protecting habitats – main component
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Canada
Supports private land habitat protection and stewardship
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : March 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This program supports projects that protect high ecological value habitats on private land. Maximum funding amount is not specified; eligible activities include knowledge acquisition, conservation planning, habitat protection, and stewardship.
Activities funded
- Acquiring knowledge to plan conservation actions for natural environments
- Planning conservation of natural environments within a given territory
- Protecting wildlife and plant habitats of high ecological value
- Promoting stewardship of protected natural environments
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 48,000
Biodiversity inventories and conservation servitude to protect a wetland corridor
$ 49,500
Stewardship plan and agreements to secure old-growth forest habitat
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The project must aim to protect habitats of high ecological value (wildlife and plants) on private land.
- The project must improve knowledge to help prioritize habitat protection.
- The project must strengthen protection by helping establish new protected and conserved areas.
- The project must support stewardship of protected natural environments to preserve ecological integrity.
Who is eligible?
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare the application form
- Complete the program application form
- Keep the form in its original format
- Gather the required attachments to accompany the form
- Email the completed form and attachments to the Quebec Wildlife Foundation
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- The program supports the voluntary involvement of citizens in protecting natural heritage.
- The program focuses on habitats of high ecological value for wildlife and plants on private land.
- Eligible projects must contribute to knowledge improvement, creation of protected areas, and long-term stewardship.
Contacts
projets@fondationdelafaune.qc.ca
Canada
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