
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
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.
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