Quebec-Labrador Foundation

Quebec-Labrador Foundation

Montréal, QC, Canada

Environment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationHeritageTax-deductible donations
NGOFounded 1961International reach
Profile last updated: June 21, 2026

About

Founded in 1961, Quebec-Labrador Foundation is a non-governmental organisation based in Montréal, Canada working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, heritage.

The Quebec-Labrador Foundation (QLF) is a not-for-profit conservation organisation founded in 1961 by bush pilot and clergyman Bob Bryan. It works with community leaders, students, young professionals and conservation practitioners across North America and internationally to advance community-based biodiversity conservation and the stewardship of natural resources and cultural heritage. Its programmes include conservation assignments for undergraduate and graduate students and young professionals, leadership training, and international exchange programmes that began in 1981. QLF operates as a not-for-profit in the United States, incorporated in 1963 and headquartered in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and as a Registered Charity in Canada, incorporated in 1969 and headquartered in Montréal, Québec. The organisation reports more than 5,000 programme participants, with alumni from 100 countries.

Location

Montréal, Canada

Founded

1961

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

Quebec-Labrador Foundation

Focus areas

environmental leadershipbiodiversity conservationstewardshipcommunity-based conservationcross-border conservation

Languages

ENFR

Causes & programmes

Causes

Environment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationHeritage

Works for

StudentsYouthCommunities

How they work

Community programmesAwareness & educationCapacity buildingVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Living Rivers Program

Environment & Climate

Cross-border, community-based conservation and stewardship programme for young people and conservation professionals, started in 1975.

Scholarship Program

Education

Scholarship awards for promising students across eastern Canada, initiated by founder Bob Bryan.

Countries of operation

CanadaUnited States

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerCorporate partnership

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Charity Navigator perfect score (100)

Charity Navigator2025

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