Taking action for wildlife

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.

• 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.

• Step 1: Consult Information Documents
  • Read the program’s information document to understand requirements and guidelines.
  • Ensure your project aligns with the program’s objectives and priority activities.
• Step 2: Prepare Application Documentation
  • Complete the official application form for financial assistance.
  • Gather all required supporting documents (e.g., organizational resolution authorizing the signatory, location map or aerial photo of project site, letters of support, project leader’s experience/CV, relevant planning documents, summary of past results if the project is a continuation, and the sustainable development annex).
  • For habitat improvement projects: include a detailed description of planned work, site details, protocols, and any supporting visual materials.
  • For habitat protection projects: provide the general location of target properties/owners and details on follow-up methods.
  • For knowledge transfer projects: specify target audiences and summarize the content of training or tools to be produced.
  • For results evaluation or other initiatives: confirm project eligibility with a Foundation program manager and specify performance indicators if applicable.
• Step 3: Submit the Application
  • Send the completed application form and all attachments by email in original format to the Fondation de la faune du Québec at projets@fondationdelafaune.qc.ca.
  • Ensure all mandatory documents are included, as missing documents may result in rejection.
• Step 4: Application Deadline
  • Submit your complete application by either March 15 or October 1, depending on the current application period.
• Step 5: Follow-up and Additional Information
  • If needed, contact the program manager for clarification or to confirm project eligibility: Aimie Baribeau, 418 644-7926 ext. 163, aimie.baribeau@fondationdelafaune.qc.ca.
  • Wait for feedback from the Foundation regarding your application status.

• 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.