How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $10000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Apiculture Support Program?

Apiculture Support Program is funded by La Financière agricole (FADQ)

What are Apiculture Support Program's eligibility criterias?

Be an apiculture business covered under the ASREC Bees or Honey program Meet the ASREC program eligibility requirements, including compliance with good production practices

Apiculture Support Program

Last Update: July 17, 2025

QC, Canada

Apiculture businesses receive financial support reimbursement assistance

Apiculture Support Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $10,000
Up to 40% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2023

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Grant Providers

La Financière agricole (FADQ)

Status

Open

Overview of the Apiculture Support Program program

The Apiculture Support Program aims to financially support apiculture businesses by partially reimbursing their contributions to the Crop Insurance Coverage program, specifically within the Bees and Honey subgroups. Eligible businesses can receive a maximum of $10,000 per year if covered under both subgroups, with reimbursements contingent on adherence to good production practices.

Financing terms and conditions

Partial reimbursement of the apiculture business's contribution to the ASREC insurance program, set each year by La Financière agricole du Québec.
Maximum annual financial assistance of $5,000 per policy year for Bee coverage, and $5,000 for Honey coverage, with a maximum of $10,000 for businesses covered under both plans in the same year.
The reimbursement rate for the first year is 40% of the eligible contribution amount.
Total financial assistance allocated under the program cannot exceed $1 million over up to 5 years.

Eligible projects & activities

Participation in the Crop Insurance Coverage (ASREC) for the Bees subgroup.
Participation in the Crop Insurance Coverage (ASREC) for the Honey subgroup.
Projects aimed at maintaining or enhancing compliance with good production practices in beekeeping and honey production.

Eligibility criteria of the Apiculture Support Program program

The applicant must be an apiculture business.
The business must be enrolled in the Crop Insurance Coverage (ASREC) program, specifically under the Bees and/or Honey subgroups.
The business must meet the eligibility requirements of the ASREC program.
The business must comply with good production practices and insurance conditions relevant to the chosen subgroup (Bees or Honey).
The business must comply with established environmental standards under applicable legislation.

Who is eligible?

Apiculture businesses enrolled in the ASREC Apiculture Insurance program (Bees or Honey subgroups)

Who is not eligible

The provided grant information does not list specific types of companies or industries that are excluded from eligibility. It is primarily focused on eligibility for apiculture businesses enrolled in specific insurance programs.

Eligible expenses

Partial reimbursement of the apiculture business’s insurance contribution required under the Crop Insurance Coverage (ASREC) program for Bees or Honey.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses located in Quebec.

How to apply to the Apiculture Support Program program

Membership in the ASREC program

Make sure to adhere to the Bees or Honey protection of the ASREC program.

Eligibility Check

Confirm that your beekeeping business meets the eligibility requirements of the ASREC program.

Automatic enrollment in the program

Once you are registered for the Bee or Honey protection, your participation in the support program is automatic.

Reception of financial aid

Receive the reimbursements scheduled for your contribution after the aid rate is set by La Financière agricole du Québec.

Additional information

The reimbursement rate for the first year is 40% of the eligible contribution.
Financial assistance is paid in one or more installments per insurance year.
Funds provided are transferable and subject to seizure.
Total program funding is capped at $1 million; support may end when this limit is reached.

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