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Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity
Educational activities with free tree seedlings
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Mois de l'arbre et des forêts in Quebec supports educational activities with free tree seedlings from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests. Eligible organizations can use them to promote forests, trees, wood, and community awareness.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
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
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Nonprofits / charities
- 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
- Workshops, information sessions, and training sessions.
- Conferences, presentations, and demonstrations.
- Information kiosks.
- Visits to wood transformation businesses, forestry operations, or forest nurseries.
- Meetings with specialists and distribution of educational documents or practical tools; community planting or plant distribution may complement the activity.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Information letter confirmation
- Memorandum of understanding confirmation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cities and municipalities
- Schools
- Regional parks and lake associations
- Offices of Members of the National Assembly and forestry sector companies
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations, private businesses and companies
- Private forest owners and private forestry development agencies
- Paragovernmental organizations
- Groups, including those of the private forest sector
- Organizations outside Quebec
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Windbreak hedge installation.
- Planting on a single private property.
- Industrial site decontamination or site restoration.
- Paid planting or visual screens for a road corridor.
- Reforestation of private lots or any project covered by another specific program.
Selection criteria
- Educational value of the project
- Contribution to awareness of trees and forests
- Ability to encourage concrete environmental action
- Clear fit with the Mois de l'arbre et des forêts theme
How to apply
- Read the information letter and the memorandum of understanding.
- Complete the electronic application form on the designated website.
- Submit the application by 31 March 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Requests that do not respect the criteria may be refused.
- The number of seedlings and the tree species assigned to a project may be modified at any time.
- A seedling order can be cancelled at any time, or the agreement can be terminated if commitments are not respected.
- Activity information will be displayed on the program website.
Additional information
- Theme 2026: Je choisis le bois !
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity Program
What is the Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity?
Mois de l'arbre et des forêts in Quebec supports educational activities with free tree seedlings from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests. Eligible organizations can use them to promote forests, trees, wood, and community awareness.
Who is eligible for the Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity program?
To be eligible for the Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity program, you must:
Activity must take place in May
Activity must be free and non-commercial
Activity must include a meaningful educational forestry component and target the public or a school audience
What expenses are eligible under Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity?
Workshops, information sessions, and training sessions.
Conferences, presentations, and demonstrations.
Information kiosks.
Visits to wood transformation businesses, forestry operations, or forest nurseries.
Meetings with specialists and distribution of educational documents or practical tools; community planting or plant distribution may complement the activity.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at MAF@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 298-2200.
Where is the Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity available?
The Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity?
Tree and Forest Month — Organize an Activity is funded by Government of Québec