Closed
Source verified July 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Carbone riverain™ is a 2026 carbon compensation program for companies and corporations, priced at 61.00$ per tonne, that supports river protection and carbon sequestration in Quebec. It finances riparian buffer expansion in agricultural areas, including added boisement, tree and shrub planting, and long-term nature conservation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Riparian buffer expansion in agricultural areas.
- Additional boisement between cultivated fields and watercourses.
- Long-term nature conservation near watercourses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies and corporations.
- Farmers and agricultural producers in Quebec.
Eligible expenses
- Site preparation, planting materials, and vegetation establishment.
- Tree and shrub maintenance, including pruning and replanting.
- Carbon monitoring, follow-up, and verification over time.
- Agricultural compensation payments to participating farmers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
- Use the online calculator to estimate the project’s impacts.
- Press Simulez.
- After that, you can deposit an official project to the program.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects are reviewed through a carbon monitoring, recording and verification process.
- Local watershed organizations and independent third parties take part in project verification.
- An agreement is signed with the farmer, including a perpetual easement.
- Funds for maintenance, follow-up and agricultural retribution are transferred to the trust.
Additional information
- The program uses a trust structure to secure long-term project funding.
- A public web platform provides project details and updated performance information.
- The program is supported by research and validated protocols.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rivière carbonée Program
What is the Rivière carbonée?
Carbone riverain™ is a 2026 carbon compensation program for companies and corporations, priced at 61.00$ per tonne, that supports river protection and carbon sequestration in Quebec. It finances riparian buffer expansion in agricultural areas, including added boisement, tree and shrub planting, and long-term nature conservation.
Who is eligible for the Rivière carbonée program?
To be eligible for the Rivière carbonée program, you must:
The project must be between a cultivated field and a watercourse.
The project must add 5 metres of boisement to the riparian buffer.
What expenses are eligible under Rivière carbonée?
Riparian buffer expansion in agricultural areas.
Additional boisement between cultivated fields and watercourses.
Long-term nature conservation near watercourses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rivière carbonée?
You can contact ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION by email at info@arbre-evolution.org or by phone at 4182347121.
Where is the Rivière carbonée available?
The Rivière carbonée program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Rivière carbonée?
Rivière carbonée is funded by ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION