Closed
Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector
Supporting young dairy producers with financial assistance for business projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : March 15, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy Sector grant offers financial awards of up to $20,000 to support young dairy producers in Quebec. The program aims to foster the next generation by funding projects that improve technical and financial efficiency, as well as business startups or acquisitions in the dairy sector.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : March 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects aimed at improving the technical and financial efficiency of dairy farming businesses.
- Projects focused on the start-up or acquisition of a dairy farming business.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Dairy production companies
- Businesses led or co-owned by young dairy producers
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain Application Documents
- Download the detailed eligibility conditions and the appropriate application form (Improvement Project or Start-up/Acquisition Project) from the program provider’s website.
- Review the programme brochure for further guidance if needed.
- Step 2: Prepare Project Proposal
- Develop a project plan that demonstrates how your initiative will improve the technical and financial efficiency of your dairy business, or outline your start-up or acquisition plan.
- Use the application form that matches your project category.
- Collaboration with a Lactech or National Bank advisor in preparing your application is encouraged but not mandatory.
- Step 3: Complete and Finalize Application
- Ensure all required information and documents are accurate and complete within the application form.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit your completed application and all required documents to Lactech.
- For further information or support, you may contact your Lactech advisor, email info@lactech.com, or call 1 877 463-3440.
- Ensure submission before the annual deadline of March 15.
Additional information
- There are two project categories: improvement projects and start-up/acquisition projects.
- One of the four awarded grants has a value of $20,000.
- Applicants may collaborate with a Lactech or National Bank advisor when preparing their application documents.
- The application deadline is March 15 each year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector Program
What is the Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector?
The Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy Sector grant offers financial awards of up to $20,000 to support young dairy producers in Quebec. The program aims to foster the next generation by funding projects that improve technical and financial efficiency, as well as business startups or acquisitions in the dairy sector.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 15, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector program?
To be eligible for the Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector program, you must:
Aged 18 to 49 as of December 31 of the year of application
Owner or co-owner of a dairy company with at least 30% of voting shares held by individuals aged 18 to 40 for a maximum of 15 years
Have a recognized academic qualification or 5 years of experience in agriculture
What expenses are eligible under Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector?
Projects aimed at improving the technical and financial efficiency of dairy farming businesses.
Projects focused on the start-up or acquisition of a dairy farming business.
Who can I contact for more information about the Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector?
You can contact Lactech by email at info@lactech.com or by phone at 1-877-463-3440.
Where is the Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector available?
The Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bourses à la relève Agri-Marché – Dairy sector is a Grant and Funding