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AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment
Funding for Quebec farms adopting agri-technologies
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 12, 2026
- Closing date : January 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
AgroPerformance supports Quebec farms and CUMAs in improving technological and climate performance through government funding. It covers projects to adopt agri-technologies or priority equipment, with a maximum assistance amount of $50,000 per applicant.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 12, 2026
- Closing date : January 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Adoption of agri-technologies for farming operations.
- Adoption of priority equipment in eligible agricultural sectors.
- Projects using a CUMA to share equipment among member farms.
Documents Needed
- Completed financial assistance application form
- Signed quote or detailed price proof
- Authorization document for the signatory, if applicable
- Proof of climate plan, if applying for the bonus
- Proof of next-generation farmer status or organic certification, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farm operations in Quebec
- CUMAs in Quebec
- Farm operations in eligible agricultural sectors
Eligible expenses
- Purchase, rental, delivery, installation and commissioning of eligible agri-technologies or priority equipment from a recognized supplier.
- Software subscriptions and activation fees, up to one year.
- Acquisition of multi-source imaging data, including pre-processing and indicator extraction.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects related to cannabis or tobacco.
- Aquaculture, agrotourism and food processing projects.
- Projects involving animals kept as pets or for leisure.
- Expenses after the project deadline, internal labour, consumables, building work, debt service, and taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Peripheral regions of Quebec for bonus eligibility
Processing and Agreement
- The ministry issues an acknowledgement of receipt after submission.
- Eligible complete applications receive a notice of admissibility.
- The ministry reviews applications and notifies applicants by mail or email of approval or refusal.
- Approved applicants must sign a financial assistance agreement.
- Final payment depends on the required supporting documents and project results information.
Additional information
- Applicants may request a review of an evaluation decision within 30 working days of notification.
- The program includes two streams with separate project scopes.
- Financial assistance is subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment. 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 – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment?
AgroPerformance supports Quebec farms and CUMAs in improving technological and climate performance through government funding. It covers projects to adopt agri-technologies or priority equipment, with a maximum assistance amount of $50,000 per applicant.
How much funding can be received?
AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment program?
To be eligible for the AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment program, you must:
Active establishment in Quebec
Farm operation or CUMA
Project tied to agricultural activities
What expenses are eligible under AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment?
Adoption of agri-technologies for farming operations.
Adoption of priority equipment in eligible agricultural sectors.
Projects using a CUMA to share equipment among member farms.
Where is the AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment available?
The AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgroPerformance – Stream 2 : Support for specific agricultural sectors in adopting priority equipment is a Grant and Funding