
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 FundingClosedSupports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedAquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)
Supports aquatic habitat conservation, restoration, and improvement projects
Other SupportClosedSponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Sponsorship support for agriculture and food events- Grant and FundingClosed
Bourse grand mérite - UPA de Beauce-Nord - UPA Chaudière-Appalaches
Scholarship for agronomy and agri-economics graduates
Grant and FundingClosedCultivating biodiversity in agricultural environments
Support biodiversity improvements in agricultural wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.2
Funding for provincial livestock judging finals
Grant and FundingClosedHydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats
Grant and FundingClosedProgram for financial contributions to the ecological transition
Support non-profit projects advancing urban resilience and sustainability.
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuebec Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedAboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS)
Supports Indigenous fisheries management, participation, and community self-sufficiency
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpenDesjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
Grant and FundingClosedEvaluation of the Dairy Farm Investment Program and the Dairy Processing Investment Fund
Support for Canadian dairy sector investments- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Rouyn-Noranda — Structuring Projects Fund (FPS)
Financing for business growth and succession
Grant and FundingOpenIce Assistance Emergency Program
Emergency financial aid for ice-affected fish harvesters
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFinancial support program for commercial fishing enterprises
Financial support for commercial fishing businesses
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Interaction Program — Study projects
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Tax CreditsOpenGaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFTQ — Business Financing
Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Le programme aquaentrepreneur
Commercial support for Quebec water-tech companies
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenBiofood Innovation Program
Support for biofood innovation and knowledge transfer
Grant and FundingClosedAtlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Harvester Training
Supports Indigenous commercial fisheries training and capacity development
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Funding for local and regional development projectsEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenVille de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Funding for local vitality projects
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Funding for Quebec fish and seafood innovationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
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Grant and FundingOpenSustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedMinisterial initiative “Agricultural succession and entrepreneurship”
Supports young Quebecers starting or taking over agricultural businesses
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedInnoFood — Food innovations for a sustainable future
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for sustainable food innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023
Funding for agri-food research and development
Grant and FundingClosedNature and climate grant program
Support for habitat restoration and carbon storage
Grant and FundingArchivedSector development program
Supports collective projects to boost agri-food sector competitiveness
Grant and FundingClosedBourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector
Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
Grant and FundingOpenMAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.1
Funding for agricultural agro-environmental projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedRivière carbonée
Riparian buffer carbon compensation for agriculture- Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses de la fondation AFDU Québec
Scholarships for women at Université Laval
Grant and FundingOpenCQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for collaborative AI and quantum projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedPierre Péladeau Scholarships
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenPISAQ – Stream 1
Support for veterinary service delivery
Grant and FundingOpenCanada-Quebec Livestock Assistance Initiative
Support for livestock producers affected by slaughterhouse slowdowns- Grant and FundingClosed
The contest - recognition of agricultural entrepreneurs in Quebec
Recognition for Quebec agricultural entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedPISAQ – Stream 4
Supports adoption of best practices in animal health management
Grant and FundingOpenAgriAssurance Program — Kosher and Halal Investment – Not-for-profit
Funding for national assurance system projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenTrue North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
Expert AdviceOpenAdvisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Supports business access to expert advisory services
Grant and FundingClosedTaking action for wildlife
Supports wildlife habitat conservation and restoration projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedAgri-food Development Support Program
Financial support for agri-food projects in La Mitis
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
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Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
Funding for restoring idle agricultural land
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Interaction Program — Restoration and/or protection of biodiversity
Money to protect the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingClosedOff-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingOpenBiofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Supports applied innovation in Quebec's fisheries and aquaculture sector
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuébec without Borders: Stream 2 – Support for one-time projects
Funding for one-time solidarity projects in Haiti
Grant and FundingOpenThree Phase Network Access Program
Supports three-phase electrical access for agri-food businesses- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Down payment loan
Subordinate financing to complete your down payment
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
Supports local cultural initiatives in Sainte-Julie
Grant and FundingOpenAide aux projets - Accueil
Supports cultural and communication project development in Quebec- Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Location-achat - access a farm
Access farmland without an upfront down payment
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedQuébec-Maharashtra Cooperation Call for Projects
Support for Quebec-Maharashtra cooperation projects
Expert AdviceClosedConsulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)
Funding for agricultural consulting services
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenHumami Center — A structured approach to innovation and commercialization based on the specific needs of institutions
Supports Quebec companies innovating and commercializing for institutional markets
Grant and FundingClosedHumanitarian Call for Projects — Haiti Earthquake 2021
Humanitarian support for Haiti earthquake response
Grant and FundingClosedCanada-Québec initiative to help mitigate the impact of excess rainfall in Québec in 2023 on certain regions and agricultural productions
Financial aid for farms affected by 2023 Québec rainfall
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenPSO – Organic food
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedBOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Grant and FundingArchivedCRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Grant and FundingClosedEmerging Farmers Award
Supports young agricultural entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation and community impact
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedSustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
Support for sustainable farm investments
Grant and FundingOpenInnovative Enterprise Program
Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Data Preparation Fee Reimbursement Measure
Reimbursement for agricultural financial data preparation
Tax CreditsOpenBenefiting from a tax holiday for a large investment project
Tax relief for major Québec investments
Grant and FundingOpenBiofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations
Supports research and innovation in Quebec's biofood sectorFind tailored funding for your business
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Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenBiofood Innovation Program Component 5 – Support for knowledge transfer and dissemination
Support for biofood knowledge transfer projects
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Funding for priority agro-food sector projects
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.3
Funding for Quebec fisheries and aquaculture projects
Grant and FundingOpenQuebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
Grant and FundingClosedTerritorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedThe economic security program for the Cree hunters
Financial support for Cree traditional livelihoods
Grant and FundingClosedAgricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1
Funding for agricultural exhibitions in Quebec- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Climate focus area
Support for climate solutions in Canada
Grant and FundingOpenFinancial assistance to develop the production, processing and marketing of Nordic biofood products
Supports northern Quebec biofood production, processing, and marketing initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCIFQ - Donations and sponsorships
Support for forest industry outreach and education
Grant and FundingClosedOutaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Supports regional tourism offer development projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenMRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
Support for young entrepreneurs starting a business
Grant and FundingClosedProgram to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B
Climate-focused support for biofood research and tools
Grant and FundingClosedMinisterial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA)
Financial support for sustainable farm practices
Grant and FundingOpenNorthern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of CanadaSupports food initiatives in Canada's North
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenTechnology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonPanel Innovation Platform (PIP)
Support for collaborative innovation projects in Quebec’s panel and engineered wood composites industry
Grant and FundingClosedProtecting habitats
Supports long-term conservation of ecologically valuable private habitats
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenFinancial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Financial support for private forest improvement
Grant and FundingOpenQEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenAdvisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities
Supports information sharing and business co-development activities