Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships

📋 Eligible Entities - Research institutions (universities, colleges, research centers) - Fisheries and seafood sector organizations (producers, cooperatives, industry associations) - Not-for-profit organizations focused on fisheries science and innovation - Public sector bodies involved in marine and fisheries research - Joint partnerships between research institutions and industry stakeholders - Regional development organizations with fisheries mandates Note: Applicants must be based in Quebec or have operations/partnerships in the province. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum annual contribution: $500,000 per year - Funding type: Grant (non-repayable contribution) - Matching requirements: Typically requires cost-sharing with partner organizations (exact ratio to be confirmed with program guidelines) - Duration: Multi-year funding possible (subject to annual review and renewal) - Disbursement method: Likely milestone-based or quarterly installments tied to project progress --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and scientific studies on ecosystem changes affecting fish and seafood populations - Salaries and personnel costs for research team members and scientists - Equipment and technology for data collection, monitoring, and analysis - Partnership development and networking activities - Innovation project implementation in collaboration with industry - Knowledge dissemination (reports, publications, workshops, industry briefings) - Travel and meetings related to partnership development - Consulting services for specialized expertise --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project scope: Research must directly address ecosystem changes impacting the Quebec fish and seafood sector - Partnership requirement: Applicants must establish or strengthen partnerships/networks with industry and research stakeholders - Reporting obligations: Annual progress reports and financial statements required - Accountability measures: Funds must be used for approved expenses only; misuse may trigger repayment - Intellectual property: Guidelines governing ownership of research results and data sharing with partners - Timeline compliance: Projects must meet agreed milestones to receive subsequent funding installments - Performance metrics: Deliverables may include research findings,