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Agri-Québec

Matching savings support for Québec farm operations

Offered by

La Financière agricole (FADQ)

Official source: fadq.qc.ca

Source change captured August 14, 2026

Funding available: $ 150; Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline: Open continuously
Location: Quebec, Canada
Who can apply: Farm and aquaculture businesses in Québec; See full eligibility

Overview

Agri-Québec provides matching government contributions based on allowable agricultural or aquacultural sales. It also supports operations in transition toward organic production with additional assistance.

At a glance

Funding available

Minimum funding: $150
Maximum share of project costs: 100%

Financing goals

Implement environmental initiatives
Reduce environmental footprint
Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location: Quebec
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: All groups
Legal structures: Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation: Not Elsewhere Classified

Start applying for this program

Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Latest changes

August 14, 2026

Agri-Québec document and rate updates

The Agri-Québec documents page no longer lists the withdrawal slip form, and the interest-rate schedule now includes August 2026 at 0.550.

On the Documents page, the withdrawal slip form is no longer listed, which changes the set of supporting forms shown for Agri-Québec. The Annual Interest Rate page now includes August 2026 at 0.550 in the published schedule for AgriInvest and Agri-Québec accounts. No changes were shown to who can apply, deadlines, submission steps, or contact details.

Official source: fadq.qc.ca

August 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Farm and aquaculture businesses in Québec
Individuals domiciled in Québec
Corporations, cooperatives, and trusts based in Québec

Who is not eligible

Research stations, universities, colleges, and other government-funded organizations.
Individuals, shareholders, or members of an entity who are subject to an order under section 76 of the Animal Welfare and Safety Act (chapter B-3.1) concerning eligible agricultural products under the program.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Products covered by ASRA or supply management.
Forestry products, peat moss, cannabis, and racehorses.
Wild animals in their natural environment.
Resale of products not produced by the farm.
Income from activities outside Québec.

Eligible geographic areas

Québec

How to apply

Contact your service center advisory team.
Enroll in the program no later than 12 months after the end of your fiscal year if you are a new participant.
Submit the financial data and other requested information.

Documents Needed

Financial information and required supporting documents
Social Insurance Number, Québec Business Number, or federal business number
Ministry Identification Number (MIN)
Phosphorus report, if required

Processing and Agreement

Financial information is received and processed by La Financière agricole.
A Deposit Notice is issued confirming allowable net sales and the maximum eligible deposit.
The applicant makes one deposit within the allowed timeframe.
After the deposit, the matching government contribution is paid into the account.

Additional information

Annual administrative fees apply to participants who are entitled to a government contribution.
Interest is paid into the account and capitalized annually.
A program summary is available for reference.
Accessibility assistance is available for the program documents.