Apiculture Support Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

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

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Apiculture Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Apiculture Support Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Apiculture Support Program?

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

Q: Who is eligible for the Apiculture Support Program program?

To be eligible for the Apiculture Support Program program, you must: • Be an apiculture business covered under the ASREC Bees or Honey program • Meet the ASREC program eligibility requirements, including compliance with good production practices

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Apiculture Support Program?

You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).

Q: Where is the Apiculture Support Program available?

The Apiculture Support Program program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Apiculture businesses receive financial support reimbursement assistance

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

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

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.

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.

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about the Apiculture Support Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Apiculture Support Program. 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.