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The social reforestation program
Social reforestation and carbon sequestration support
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports social reforestation projects with a maximum of 150 trees for some applications, and no maximum for others. It funds participatory planting projects that help communities, protect waterways, and sequester carbon.
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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
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Environment
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based tree planting projects
- Reforestation and greening initiatives in local living environments
- Carbon sequestration projects through tree planting
- Riverbank protection and ecological corridor projects
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project information and site details
- Maps or aerial views of the planting site
- Photos
- Any additional supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Municipalities
- Schools
- Collective or public entities
Who is not eligible
- Private-land projects
Eligible expenses
- Tree planting materials and plants
- Mulch and planting supplies
- Qualified labour for planting supervision
- Post-planting follow-up support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Planting projects on private land
- Projects that do not involve community participation
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Community impact of the project.
- Feasibility of the planting site.
- Additionality of the project.
- Risk assessment linked to long-term permanence.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit the application
- Complete the registration form with organization and project details.
- Provide site information, tree quantities, and supporting annexes.
- Step 2: Preliminary review
- Arbre-Évolution contacts the applicant for a phone assessment.
- The team checks ownership, project scope, community participation, and feasibility.
- Step 3: Site visit and planning
- A field visit is arranged to characterize the site.
- A reforestation plan is prepared and validated with the applicant.
- Step 4: Agreement and implementation
- An agreement is signed for long-term tree protection.
- The planting date is scheduled and the project is carried out.
Processing and Agreement
- Application received and reviewed.
- Preliminary phone assessment with the applicant.
- Site visit and project feasibility review.
- Reforestation plan prepared and approved.
- Agreement signed before planting and follow-up begins after implementation.
Additional information
- Two project calls are held each year, in winter and summer.
- Projects are validated through a community-based monitoring and verification process.
- A 50-year protection commitment is required for planted trees.
- The program provides long-term post-planting follow-up.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The social reforestation program Program
What is the The social reforestation program?
This program supports social reforestation projects with a maximum of 150 trees for some applications, and no maximum for others. It funds participatory planting projects that help communities, protect waterways, and sequester carbon.
Who is eligible for the The social reforestation program program?
To be eligible for the The social reforestation program program, you must:
Participatory community project
Public or collective land
50-year protection commitment
What expenses are eligible under The social reforestation program?
Community-based tree planting projects
Reforestation and greening initiatives in local living environments
Carbon sequestration projects through tree planting
Riverbank protection and ecological corridor projects
Who can I contact for more information about the The social reforestation program?
You can contact ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION by email at info@arbre-evolution.org or by phone at 514 207-3686.
Where is the The social reforestation program available?
The The social reforestation program program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the The social reforestation program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The social reforestation program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The social reforestation program?
The social reforestation program is funded by ARBRE-ÉVOLUTION