
Agricultural Grants in Quebec: Support for the Agricultural Sector
Agriculture plays a crucial role in the Quebec economy, where the farming sector continues to grow thanks to subsidy programs and financing initiatives. These aids are essential to support production, encourage innovation and promote sustainable practices in the agri-food industry. In this article, we'll take a look at the main agricultural subsidy programs in Quebec, the financing initiatives available to farmers, and the government's efforts to stimulate the development of the agricultural sector and related industries such as forestry and fishing.
Grant and FundingOpenMoney for supply-management production in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenSaguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support
Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenMatane — Green Fund Program
Financial assistance for sustainable and environmentally friendly projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices
Support for sustainable apple industry projects
Other SupportOpenTemporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC
Skilled foreign workers for Quebec companies
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)
Funding for social economy projects in MaskinongéEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Sept-Rivières — Support for entrepreneurship (SE)
Financial support for local entrepreneurs and social economy projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
Repayable financing for business growthEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $100,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Grant and FundingClosedPADAAR — Measure 4075 – On-farm or indoor demonstrations
Supports knowledge transfer and demonstration of innovative agricultural techniques
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Funding for social enterprise development
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPSO-Biofood II – 144th call for projects
Supports collaborative biofood innovation projects between Quebec companies and researchers
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Microcredit Fund – Microcredit Côte-de-Beaupré / Charlevoix
Microcredit for local entrepreneurs
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Charlevoix - Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financial support for business succession projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDEL — Business Acquisition Loan
Supports entrepreneurs acquiring businesses for succession and ownership transfer
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Les Appalaches — FRR Part 4
Supports local vitalization projects
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beauce-Centre — Local Investment Funds (FLI-FLS)
Local financing for business growth in Beauce-Centre
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedGenomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Supports partnerships integrating genomics into agriculture, forestry, and environment solutionsEligible Funding- From $50,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysisEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInnovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 4
Collaborative funding for quantum innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Montmagny — Sustainable Forest Management Program (PADF)
Support for sustainable forest management projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
Local financing for business development projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital TransformationDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedMRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)
Funding for restoring underused farmland
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)
Financial support for business growth and start-up
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBiofood market development program — Component 2
Support for collective market development
Grant and FundingOpenPME MTL — Digital Circuit Program
Support in digital transformation for Montreal SMEs
Grant and FundingOpeninnovÉÉ — SI2TEC
Supports innovative industrial projects for circular economy transition
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Témiscamingue — Youth Strategy Loan
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
Grant and FundingClosedSupport program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Supports reserved designation and promotional term projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening SoonRCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-RichelieuEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedMRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund
Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Tax CreditsOpenAPCHQ — Apprenticeship job creation tax credit
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Government of CanadaNon-refundable tax credit for employers hiring eligible apprentices
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan
Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
Grant and FundingClosedRail Transportation Infrastructure and Modal Integration Support Program — Part 3 — Studies
Financial support for studies improving Quebec rail and modal integration

Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Maskinongé — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Funding for business growth and succession
Grant and FundingClosedMRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
FRCN supports economic development in Capitale-Nationale region
Grant and FundingOpenMRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 2
Mékinac Regional Development Fund fosters local growth initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenMRC de D’Autray — Business Development Program
Economic development support for businesses in MRC de D’Autray
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSDE Thetford — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Business loans for startups, growth, and productivity in Thetford
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
Funding for sustainable business projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Regional Beautification Fund of La Côte-de-Beaupré
Funding for commercial beautification projects- Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds
Financing for business growth and successionEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects
Grant and FundingSuspendedRCM de la Mitis — Component 4 : Support for revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation
Funding for municipal revitalization and intermunicipal cooperation projects
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Portneuf — Sustainable Forest Management Program
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Grant and FundingClosedCall for innovation projects in agritechnologies
Supports innovative agritechnology projects in Quebec businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Matawinie — Local investment fund
Financing for business growth and succession
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCRIBIQ — INNOV-R
Collaborative projects to reduce greenhouse gases
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Local Investment Fund (FLI) – Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Financing for local business start-up and growth
Grant and FundingOpenMRC De D'Autray — Business Development Program
Funding for business development projects in D’Autray
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
Funding for territorial development and vitalization
Grant and FundingOpenMRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN) – Île d’Orléans Stream
Funding support for projects on Île d’OrléansEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Témiscouata — Signature Innovation Fund - Component 3 - Rurality and Region Fund
Support for innovative acériculture projects
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Grant and FundingClosedMitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1
Supports regional development in agriculture, tourism, and transportation
Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Caniapiscau — FDE
Funding for business development and job creationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInnovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 2
Support for Quebec quantum technology innovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Témiscamingue — Business Succession Loan
Financing for business succession in Témiscamingue- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession
Financing for business succession projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
Financing for business development projects
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenEmployment stabilization
Funding to create stable regular jobs in Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Deux-Montagnes — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
Support for public access to water projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedLa Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Interest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Grant and FundingOpenBeauce-Centre MRC — Optimization Assistance Program
Offers business optimization support in Beauce-Centre region
Grant and FundingClosedMRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)
Support for structuring local development projects
Grant and FundingClosedMRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy
Funding for local and regional structuring projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Tax CreditsOpenAgricultural property tax credit program
Provides financial relief for agricultural property tax expenses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Grant and FundingClosedComplementary assistance measure for certain horticultural crops affected during the 2023 growing season
Financial support for affected horticultural businesses
Grant and FundingClosedinnovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSeller-Lender Formula
Guaranteed financing for agricultural business transfer
Grant and FundingClosedEquipment and Technology Advancement Program
Support for modernizing school welding programs
Grant and FundingClosedEmerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec
Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchersEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedLine of Credit
Guaranteed line of credit for agricultural businesses
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Economic Development Program - Arts Component
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, Government of Newfoundland and LabradorFunding for professional arts economic development
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRegional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
Support for first-time business start-up and growthEligible Funding- From $8,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural biodiversity enhancement program
Supports projects enhancing wildlife habitats and biodiversity in agriculture
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers
Financial support for dairy farmers facing HPAI
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance for businesses in the fisheries sector of the MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé
Support for fisheries business developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedMinisterial Initiative to Support the Transition to Agro-environmental Practices in the Littoral Zone of Lac Saint-Pierre 2026-2028
Support for agro-environmental transition in Lac Saint-Pierre
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedAdvisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise
Funding for advisor skills development
Grant and FundingOpenCanadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
Expert AdviceClosedAccompaniment and technical support for Québec forestry companies (MASTE)
Technical support for Québec forestry companies
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingArchivedInnov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Grant and FundingOpenAgriStability — Québec
Supports farm income stabilization during financial downturns
Grant and FundingClosedStructural Projects Policy
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-LaurentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedSupport Program for the Eradication of Chronic Wasting Disease in Cervids
Financial support for cervid disease eradication
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2
Funding for priority biofood territorial projects
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3
Funding for sectoral agricultural exhibitions
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenSADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Support for greener business development in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedForest Operations Modernization Program
Funding for forest operations modernization projects