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Apiculture Support Program
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Apiculture businesses receive financial support reimbursement assistance
Grant and Funding
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Activities funded
- 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
- 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
1
Membership in the ASREC program
Make sure to adhere to the Bees or Honey protection of the ASREC program.
2
Eligibility Check
Confirm that your beekeeping business meets the eligibility requirements of the ASREC program.
3
Automatic enrollment in the program
Once you are registered for the Bee or Honey protection, your participation in the support program is automatic.
4
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.
