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AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms
Support for agritechnology and climate‑smart farm investments
Last Update: March 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Canada
Overview
This program supports Quebec farms and agricultural cooperatives in adopting agritechnologies and priority equipment, with funding of up to $50,000 per applicant. Eligible projects focus on automation, climate action, agricultural sustainability and efficiency improvements on active farm operations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Montérégie
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Adoption of agritechnologies that automate one or more phases of agricultural operations, including data collection and analysis, decision-making and execution of work.
- Projects that improve at least two aspects of agricultural sustainability, such as profitability, agroenvironmental practices, climate change mitigation, work safety and ergonomics, animal health and welfare, or biosecurity.
- Adoption of one or more priority pieces of equipment identified as eligible for specific agricultural sectors.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farm operations with an active establishment in Quebec
- Agricultural machinery use cooperatives (CUMA)
- Farm operations in eligible agricultural sectors for priority equipment
Eligible expenses
- Project expenses related to adopting agritechnologies that automate data collection, analysis, decision-making or work execution.
- Project expenses for acquiring priority equipment listed as eligible under the program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec (all administrative regions)
Processing and Agreement
- Applications submitted during the open period are processed in chronological order, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The managing ministry may close the application period without notice to respect the available budget.
- The number of selected applications may be limited according to the program’s budget envelope.
Additional information
- The initiative is currently closed to new applications due to high demand.
- Applications submitted during the opening period are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is exhausted.
- Applicants may request a review of an evaluation decision within 30 working days of its communication.
- All amounts received under the initiative count cumulatively toward the applicant’s maximum funding limit.
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms?
This program supports Quebec farms and agricultural cooperatives in adopting agritechnologies and priority equipment, with funding of up to $50,000 per applicant. Eligible projects focus on automation, climate action, agricultural sustainability and efficiency improvements on active farm operations.
How much funding can be received?
AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms program?
To be eligible for the AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms program, you must:
Active establishment located in Quebec
Farm operation or CUMA applicant
Project linked to applicant’s agricultural activities
What expenses are eligible under AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms?
Adoption of agritechnologies that automate one or more phases of agricultural operations, including data collection and analysis, decision-making and execution of work.
Projects that improve at least two aspects of agricultural sustainability, such as profitability, agroenvironmental practices, climate change mitigation, work safety and ergonomics, animal health and welfare, or biosecurity.
Adoption of one or more priority pieces of equipment identified as eligible for specific agricultural sectors.
Where is the AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms available?
The AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms program is available across Canada.
Is the AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms?
AgroPerformance Ministerial Initiative – Support for technological and climate performance on farms is funded by Gouvernment of Québec