How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the FAQDD — Wildlife Workshops?

FAQDD — Wildlife Workshops is funded by Environnement Québec (MELCC), Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable

What are FAQDD — Wildlife Workshops's eligibility criterias?

The application must be submitted by a recognized educational institution by the Ministry of Education of Quebec, such as a secondary school, vocational training center, or adult general education center. The request must involve one or more groups of at least five young people and adhere to the maximum capacity of the national park visited. The proposed activity must be one of the wildlife workshops offered by Sépaq as part of this initiative and take place in one of the seven participating national parks.

FAQDD — Wildlife Workshops

Last Update: April 10, 2025

QC, Canada

Educate young people about the province's wildlife habitats and wildlife

FAQDD — Wildlife Workshops at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Grant Providers

Environnement Québec (MELCC)
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable

Status

Open

Overview of the FAQDD — Wildlife Workshops program

The "Ateliers fauniques" grant program in Quebec aims to educate young people about wildlife habitats and Quebec wildlife by offering free educational workshops in collaboration with the Sépaq. The program targets highschools, vocational training centers, and adult education centers to provide enriching and fun nature experiences for students. The workshops involve hands-on learning activities in outdoor settings led by park rangers to increase knowledge of local fauna and habitats and promote biodiversity conservation.

Financing terms and conditions

Free participation in an educational workshop for eligible student groups.
Free access to the visited national park for the entire day for students and their chaperones.
Each institution can submit multiple applications, but each group of youth can only participate in a workshop once.
The FAQDD can limit the number of applications per institution to ensure fair regional distribution or deny applications if the criteria are not met or if the maximum number of workshops has been reached.

Eligible projects & activities

Participation in the "Sur les traces de la faune" wildlife workshop.
Exploration of various animal habitats.
Research activities to identify signs of animal presence in selected habitats.
Engagement in educational presentations about the relationship between fauna and its habitats.
Discussion on proper behavior for wildlife observation.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 3,500

Facilitating short wildlife workshops for high school students

$ 6,500

Hosting extended wildlife workshops for adult education classes

$ 5,000

Organizing immersive wildlife workshops for vocational students

Eligibility criteria of the FAQDD — Wildlife Workshops program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's institution type and proposed activities.

The applicant must be an establishment recognized by the Québec Ministry of Education.
The eligible institutions include secondary schools, vocational training centers, and adult education centers.
The proposed activity must be one of the wildlife workshops offered by Sépaq under this initiative.
The activity must take place in one of the participating national parks.
Applications must involve one or more groups of a minimum of 5 youths, adhering to the park's maximum capacity.
Each group can only participate once, though institutions may submit multiple requests.

Who is eligible?

Secondary educational institutions
Professional training centers
Adult general education centers

Eligible expenses

The eligible projects for this grant focus on educating youth about Quebec's wildlife and their habitats, promoting hands-on conservation experiences in natural settings. Participating groups can engage in activities that combine outdoor learning, wildlife observation, and interactive education.

Participating in outdoor workshops facilitated by Sépaq naturalist park rangers in one of the seven participating national parks.
Attending educational sessions about the relationship between wildlife and their habitats.
Engaging in discussions about appropriate behaviors for observing wildlife in their natural settings.
Exploring different habitats in small groups as part of the discovery activities.
Searching for signs of animal presence in selected habitats as part of the workshop activities.

Eligible geographic areas

Québec, Canada

Eligibility criteria of the FAQDD — Wildlife Workshops program

Educational value and relevance to habitats and wildlife in Quebec
Admissibility of the applicant institution (highschools, vocational training centers, adult education centers)
Minimum group size of 5 youth participants
Respect of the maximum capacity of the participating national park
Equitable regional distribution of grants
Compliance with program criteria and availability of workshops

How to apply to the FAQDD — Wildlife Workshops program

Complete the application form

Fill out the application form to participate in the wildlife workshops.

Waiting for communication for reservation

Wait for the relevant national park to contact you to book the requested workshop(s).
Receive a confirmation by email regarding the acceptance or rejection of your request from the FAQDD.

Participation in the workshop

Once the reservation is confirmed by the FAQDD, attend the workshop on the scheduled date.

Additional information

Workshops include free participation and day access to the national parks for students and their chaperones.
Each educational institution may submit multiple applications, but each group of youth can only participate once.
The workshops are available in both short (1h15) and long (2h30) versions, allowing for flexibility while covering the same educational content.
The workshops aim to foster a deeper understanding and participation in biodiversity conservation among students.
The initiative is orchestrated by the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq), highlighting its focus on outdoor learning.
There is a focus on equitable regional distribution of the workshops.

Contact Environnement Québec (MELCC)

ateliers-fauniques@faqdd.qc.ca

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