How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-10-01T23:59:59Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Taking action for wildlife?

Taking action for wildlife is funded by Quebec Wildlife Foundation

What are Taking action for wildlife's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a legally constituted organization (for-profit businesses eligible). Individuals are not eligible. The project must focus on wildlife habitat conservation or enhancement in Quebec.

Taking action for wildlife

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports wildlife habitat conservation and restoration projects in Quebec

Taking action for wildlife at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : March 15, 2025
Closing date : October 1, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Quebec Wildlife Foundation

Program status

Open

Overview of the Taking action for wildlife program

The "Taking Action for Wildlife" program provides financial support covering up to 75% of eligible project costs for the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of wildlife habitats across Quebec. Eligible activities include habitat planning and restoration, knowledge transfer, voluntary conservation, and evaluation of wildlife project outcomes.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance can cover up to 75% of eligible project costs, with a maximum support period of 24 months.
For projects located north of the 49th parallel, funding through the Fonds pour la faune nordique may cover up to 80% of eligible project costs, also for a maximum of 24 months.
Administrative and office expenses are eligible up to a maximum of 10% of total eligible expenditures.

Eligible projects & activities

Planning and executing projects to improve or restore specific wildlife habitats.
Developing conservation strategies for wildlife habitats within a given territory.
Promoting the involvement of private landowners in the conservation of wildlife habitats.
Facilitating knowledge sharing about effective ways to protect, restore, or enhance wildlife habitats.
Evaluating the outcomes of wildlife habitat management projects and developing new conservation or habitat management tools.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 68,250

Enhancement of forest corridors for Eastern moose population

$ 45,000

Rehabilitation of spawning beds for brook trout in urban stream

$ 42,750

Development of online toolkit for voluntary grassland conservation

$ 31,500

Educational workshops on private wetland habitat conservation techniques

$ 63,750

Restoring pollinator meadow on former industrial brownfield site

$ 25,500

Monitoring outcomes of marsh restoration for waterfowl diversity

Eligibility criteria of the Taking action for wildlife program

The applicant must be a legally constituted organization; individuals are not eligible.
The project must focus on the conservation, enhancement, or restoration of wildlife habitats in Quebec and must not be eligible under the Foundation's other aid programs.
The project must address objectives such as maintaining habitat connectivity, increasing wildlife productivity, or promoting voluntary conservation initiatives.
The initiative must be carried out within Quebec, demonstrating the wildlife value of the targeted habitats.

Who is eligible?

Legally constituted organizations
Local and regional organizations engaged in wildlife habitat conservation
Municipal organizations
Non-profit organizations
Hunter, fisher, and trapper associations

Who is not eligible

Individuals (private persons), as only legally constituted organizations are eligible.

Eligible expenses

Salaries and regular benefits for staff involved in project coordination, supervision, and implementation.
Fees for specialists and external consultants.
Acquisition of materials, tools, and light equipment required for the project.
Rental costs for machinery or equipment.
Transport and installation expenses for project equipment.
Rental or depreciation costs for IT equipment used during the project (up to 33% of equipment value per year for up to three years).
Administrative and office expenses (including office space, supplies, photocopying, telephony, postage, accounting), up to 10% of total eligible expenses.

Eligible geographic areas

All private and public territories within Quebec where the wildlife habitat value is clearly demonstrated.
For additional funding under the Nordic Wildlife Fund: Northern Quebec, north of the 49th parallel, the St. Lawrence River and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Eligibility criteria of the Taking action for wildlife program

Quality and degree of planning of the project proposal.
Expertise and capacity of the applicant to implement and monitor the project.
Expected results for wildlife habitats and biodiversity.
Priority of the proposed activity within the program's focus areas.
Technical and financial feasibility of the project.

How to apply to the Taking action for wildlife program

Review program guidelines

Consult the grant information document provided by the Fondation de la faune du Québec
Review eligibility, objectives, and required documentation

Collect required documents

Prepare all necessary supporting documents such as letters of support, organizational resolution, site maps, and CVs
Gather any required annexes and prior project results if applicable

Fill out the application form

Complete the dedicated grant application form available from the Fondation de la faune du Québec
Ensure all required sections and details are accurately filled

Verify application completeness

Review the completed application and supporting documents
Verify that no documents are missing as incomplete submissions may be deemed ineligible

Submit the application

Submit the original application form and all required documents via email to projets@fondationdelafaune.qc.ca
Ensure submission is before the deadline (March 15 or October 1)

Wait for funding decision

Await confirmation of receipt and results from the Fondation de la faune du Québec

Additional information

The maximum duration for funded projects is 24 months.
Applications missing required documents may be deemed inadmissible.
Prior consultation with Foundation staff is required for certain types of projects before applying.
Information and template documents are available to support application preparation and project reporting.