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Protection and enhancement program
Funding for natural conservation projects
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Trois-Rivieres, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports the conservation and enhancement of natural areas in Trois-Rivières. It offers up to 30% of total project costs, or up to 40% for acquisitions in peatlands over 4 hectares, for eligible conservation, restoration, and enhancement projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Trois-Rivieres
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition of natural areas
- Conservation and long-term protection of ecologically valuable lands
- Restoration of disturbed natural environments
- Social and recreational enhancement of natural areas
- Improvement of connectivity between natural areas
Documents Needed
- Project application form
- Budget form
- Copy of letters patent, if applicable
- Board resolution authorizing the filing and signature, if applicable
- Support letter, if applicable
- Plans or feasibility study, if applicable
- Financial statements and Revenu Québec attestation for requests over $15,000
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Public legal entities
- Legally constituted conservation organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with a religious, spiritual, esoteric, sexual, or political activity
- Employees of the Fondation Trois-Rivières durable, IDETR, or the City of Trois-Rivières
- Members of the Trois-Rivières City Council
Eligible expenses
- Land acquisition costs, transfer taxes, and related transaction fees
- Property tax equivalent payments for conserved properties
- Salaries, benefits, and travel directly linked to the project
- External services, experts, tools, materials, and equipment rental
- Logistics, promotion, and limited administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application date or after the funding agreement period
- IT equipment and infrastructure costs
- Branding and website design costs
- Alcohol purchases
- Sales taxes and costs reimbursable from another source
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Trois-Rivières
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an evaluation committee after each submission date.
- Projects are assessed against program criteria and ranked by score.
- A minimum score of 60% is required to be eligible for funding.
- Applicants are notified after review, and a funding agreement must be signed before payment.
- Changes to the project or schedule must be approved by the committee.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed after the March 1 and October 1 submission dates.
- Projects may require approval of communications before publication.
- For multi-phase projects, each phase must be submitted after the previous one is completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Protection and enhancement program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Protection and enhancement program. 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 Protection and enhancement program?
This program supports the conservation and enhancement of natural areas in Trois-Rivières. It offers up to 30% of total project costs, or up to 40% for acquisitions in peatlands over 4 hectares, for eligible conservation, restoration, and enhancement projects.
How much funding can be received?
Protection and enhancement program Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Protection and enhancement program program?
To be eligible for the Protection and enhancement program program, you must:
Non-profit, public entity, or conservation organization.
Project carried out in Trois-Rivières.
Acquisition projects require a conservation organization.
What expenses are eligible under Protection and enhancement program?
Acquisition of natural areas
Conservation and long-term protection of ecologically valuable lands
Restoration of disturbed natural environments
Social and recreational enhancement of natural areas
Improvement of connectivity between natural areas
Who can I contact for more information about the Protection and enhancement program?
You can contact Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation by email at eclore@3rdurable.org or by phone at 819 372-4641.
Where is the Protection and enhancement program available?
The Protection and enhancement program program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Protection and enhancement program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Protection and enhancement program is a Grant and Funding