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Excess rain initiative
Financial aid for Québec farms affected by excess rainfall
Funding available
$ 75 - $ 350,000
Deadline
February 17, 2025
Location
Levis, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Agricultural businesses with an active agricultural operation in Québec.
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Overview
The Canada-Québec initiative to help mitigate the impacts of excess rainfall in Québec in 2023 provides financial assistance to agricultural businesses specializing in strawberries, raspberries, potatoes and field vegetables in targeted Québec regions. Eligible support covers fertilizer and pesticide purchases, labour costs and third-party contract work for drainage or soil decompaction.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Minimum amount : 75 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Levis
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Third-party work to restore fields or carry out exceptional aerial application of phytosanitary products.
Documents Needed
- A completed and signed financial assistance application form.
- Invoices and other supporting documents judged relevant to attest to contract work expenses.
- Form T2042 or equivalent financial statements for the 2022 and 2023 growing seasons, for businesses not participating in the AGRI programs.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses with an active agricultural operation in Québec.
Who is not eligible
- Ministries, budgetary organizations, other than budgetary organizations, and state-owned companies.
- Companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government or a state-owned company, and municipal entities.
- Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
- Applicants registered in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA), including their subcontractors.
- Applicants who failed to meet their obligations after formal notice in the two years before the application, are under an order under the Animal Welfare and Safety Act, are listed in the conviction register, or are under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Eligible expenses
- Fertilizer and pesticide purchases.
- Replacement of containers, only for the strawberry and raspberry crop category.
- Labour costs.
- Contract work costs related to excess rainfall, such as culvert repairs, ridging, drainage work, ditch cleaning, levelling and soil decompaction.
Eligible geographic areas
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Capitale-Nationale
- Centre-du-Quebbec
- Chaudie8re-Appalaches
- Côte-Nord
- Estrie
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Lanaudie8re
- Laurentides
- Laval
- Mauricie
- Monte9re9gie
- Montre9al
- Outaouais
- Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare Financial Documentation
- If you participate in Agri-stabilité, AgriQuébec Plus, AgriInvest, or AgriQuébec, ensure your financial data for the 2023 growing season is submitted to La Financière agricole du Québec (FADQ).
- If you are not a client of FADQ, contact your regional service center to open a client file and activate your online account.
- Step 2: Complete the Registration Form
- Access the registration form, which is available only through your online file with the FADQ.
- Step 3: Gather and Upload Supporting Documents
- Prepare any required supporting documents, such as proof of fixed-price work expenses.
- If not enrolled in an AGRI program, provide your financial statements (T2042 or equivalent).
- Upload all supporting documents directly within the online form.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Review your information and submit the registration form using the FADQ's online portal before the February 17, 2025 deadline.
- Step 5: Application Review and Notification
- FADQ will analyze your file to assess eligibility and determine the amount of financial assistance.
- You will receive a letter informing you of the outcome, whether or not your business is granted financial support.
Additional information
- The initiative was developed under the AgriRecovery framework through collaboration between the federal and provincial governments.
- It was established by the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) and is administered by La Financière agricole du Québec (FADQ).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Excess rain initiative Program
What is the Excess rain initiative?
The Canada-Québec initiative to help mitigate the impacts of excess rainfall in Québec in 2023 provides financial assistance to agricultural businesses specializing in strawberries, raspberries, potatoes and field vegetables in targeted Québec regions. Eligible support covers fertilizer and pesticide purchases, labour costs and third-party contract work for drainage or soil decompaction.
How much funding can be received?
Excess rain initiative Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $350,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Excess rain initiative program?
To be eligible for the Excess rain initiative program, you must:
The business must be a farm business registered with MAPAQ and hold an agricultural operator-type ministerial identification number (NIM).
The business must have produced at least 0.5 hectares of eligible crops during the 2023 growing season.
The business must demonstrate an increase in eligible expenses for 2023 compared with 2022, after 6% indexing and the applicable deductible.
What expenses are eligible under Excess rain initiative?
Third-party work to restore fields or carry out exceptional aerial application of phytosanitary products.
Who can I contact for more information about the Excess rain initiative?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) or by phone at 1-800-749-3646.
Where is the Excess rain initiative available?
The Excess rain initiative program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the Excess rain initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Excess rain initiative is a Grant and Funding