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.
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Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2
Supports coordination and collaboration in Quebec's agri-food sectors
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Supports applied innovation in Quebec's fisheries and aquaculture sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Harvester Training
Supports Indigenous commercial fisheries training and capacity development
Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
Funding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Grant and FundingClosed
Culture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Culture and Heritage
Financial aid to promote culture and heritage in Nunavut.
Grant and FundingOpen
The Economic Security Program for Cree Hunters
Provides economic security for Cree traditional harvesting activities
Expert AdviceOpen
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Supports business access to expert advisory services
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 4 – Financial support for innovation partnership initiatives
Supports collaborative innovation partnerships in Quebec's biofood sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian 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
Grant and FundingArchived
Sector development program
Supports collective projects to boost agri-food sector competitiveness
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-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
Grant and FundingClosed
Turn to excellence!
Recognizing excellence among young, innovative agricultural entrepreneurs
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
True North Treasure Initiative – Labrador Trough
Supports Indigenous participation in northern Quebec mining sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
PISAQ – Stream 4
Supports adoption of best practices in animal health management
Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Certification support for Quebec's designations and valorized terms
Grant and FundingClosed
Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector
Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Three Phase Network Access Program
Supports three-phase electrical network access for agri-food businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingArchived
CRIBIQ — PSO-Bioproducts and bioprocesses
Innovative support for bioproducts and bioprocesses development
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural biodiversity enhancement program
Supports projects enhancing wildlife habitats and biodiversity in agriculture
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Farmers Award
Supports young agricultural entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation and community impact
Expert AdviceClosed
Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise
Strengthening advisory skills for agricultural and agri-food sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Economic Development Program - Arts Component
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Supports arts projects stimulating economic development in the sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide aux projets - Accueil
Supports cultural and communication project development in Quebec
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Grant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PARTENAR-IA — Business
Funding for Quebec innovative collaborations in AI, using aluminium
Grant and FundingClosed
Emerging Talent Awards as part of the 2025 Rendez-vous Génome Québec
Awards recognizing excellence among early career genomics researchers
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIMA — Call For Projects In Artificial Intelligence And Quantum Technologies
Funding for AI and quantum technology innovation projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Panel innovation platform (PIP)
Supports innovation in engineered wood and composite panel industries
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Organic food
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Pierre Péladeau Scholarships
Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 5 – Support for knowledge transfer and dissemination
Promotes knowledge transfer and adoption in the biofood sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
Research centres and technical experts across Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1
Supports annual agricultural exhibitions and animal judging activities
Grant and FundingClosed
Ministerial initiative “Agricultural succession and entrepreneurship”
Supports young Quebecers starting or taking over agricultural businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Program for financial contributions to the ecological transition
Support non-profit projects advancing urban resilience and sustainability.
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
PISAQ – Stream 2
Supports veterinary expertise development for Quebec's animal health sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component B
Support for climate change research in Quebec's bio-food sector
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Supports priority projects advancing Quebec's agri-food sector development
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Grant and FundingArchived
Innov'Action agroalimentaire Program
Supports research and innovation in Quebec’s agri-food sectors
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Business Financing
Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses
Grant and FundingClosed
Protecting habitats
Supports long-term conservation of ecologically valuable private habitats
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Private Woodlots
Financial and technical assistance to carry out forest management activities
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Desjardins — Agriculture loans and financing
Customized agricultural financing and advisory support for farm businesses
Tax CreditsOpen
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Deux-Montagnes— Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
Supports local and regional development initiatives in Deux-Montagnes
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec Fisheries Fund — Science partnerships
Financing to study ecosystem impacts on Quebec fisheries
Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity
Enhancing Quebec's agricultural productivity through equipment funding
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations
Supports research and innovation in Quebec's biofood sector
Grant and FundingOpen
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund
Supports food sector initiatives in northern and Indigenous communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3
Supports technical knowledge transfer through sectoral livestock exhibitions
Expert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Support for sustainable development projects in Quebec regions
Grant and FundingClosed
Forest Operations Modernization Program
Supports modernization and productivity for Quebec forest operations
Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 3
Supports farm access to essential veterinary services in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpen
AgriStability — Québec
Supports farm income stabilization during financial downturns
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Loans for diversified and inclusive ownership start-ups in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
Supports biofood sector training on climate change resilience
Grant and FundingClosed
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2
Supports public awareness and youth engagement in agriculture exhibitions
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Industrial Research Centre — CRIQ
Support for companies designing innovative industrial projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding
Supports cultural projects and organizations promoting diversity and reconciliation
Grant and FundingClosed
Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Supports regional tourism offer development projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Programme Innov'Action agroalimentaire 2018-2023
Financial support for industry-impacting agro-food projects addressing COVID-19 issues.
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Initiatives Support Grant Program
Supports local cultural projects with funding to promote community identity and access
Grant and FundingArchived
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Supports innovative wood construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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