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Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program
Funding for northern biodiversity conservation projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 450,000 - $ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports applied conservation projects in northern Canada, with funding of up to CAD 1,500,000 per project. It supports protected and conserved areas, as well as stewardship initiatives that protect northern biodiversity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 450,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishing land and ocean protected or conserved areas.
- Implementing stewardship measures for northern biodiversity.
- Projects that protect or conserve areas of high biodiversity value.
- Projects that manage or steward conserved northern lands and waters.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent using the program template
- LOI submitted in PDF format
- Project proposal for invited applicants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous governmental institutions or agencies.
- Indigenous community organizations.
- Qualified donee organizations, including NGOs, academic institutions, and industry applicants in partnership with Indigenous communities.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not CRA-qualified donees as principal applicants.
- Applicants without the required Indigenous partnership or community support where applicable.
Eligible expenses
- Direct project costs that are justifiable for the proposed work.
- General operational overhead, up to 10% of funding from the Weston Family Foundation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Canada.
- Areas north of the southernmost Boreal line defined by Brandt.
- Arctic Basin.
- Western Arctic.
- Arctic Archipelago.
- Eastern Arctic.
- Hudson Bay Complex.
- Newfoundland-Labrador Shelves.
Processing and Agreement
- LOIs are reviewed for eligibility and fit, then selected applicants are invited to submit full proposals.
- Proposals are peer-reviewed by subject-matter experts.
- Applicants may receive follow-up questions during review.
- Successful applicants must sign a grant agreement.
- Progress reports and milestone-based reviews are required after approval.
Additional information
- The program is competitive and time-limited.
- Applicants may be invited to submit a full proposal after the LOI stage.
- Funding is paid in tranches based on milestones.
- Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program?
This program supports applied conservation projects in northern Canada, with funding of up to CAD 1,500,000 per project. It supports protected and conserved areas, as well as stewardship initiatives that protect northern biodiversity.
How much funding can be received?
Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program Funds up to $1,500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program program?
To be eligible for the Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program program, you must:
Projects in northern Canada.
CRA-qualified donee principal applicant.
Indigenous-led or Indigenous-partnered.
What expenses are eligible under Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program?
Establishing land and ocean protected or conserved areas.
Implementing stewardship measures for northern biodiversity.
Projects that protect or conserve areas of high biodiversity value.
Projects that manage or steward conserved northern lands and waters.
Who can I contact for more information about the Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program?
You can contact The W. Garfield Weston Foundation (WFF) by email at northern@westonfoundation.ca.
Where is the Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program available?
The Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Weston Family Foundation - Northern Conservation Program is a Grant and Funding