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Emerging Farmers Award - Quebec - Canada
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Emerging Farmers Award

Supports young agricultural entrepreneurs demonstrating innovation and community impact
Gouvernment of Québec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,500 - $ 7,500
Timeline
  • Closing date : May 20, 2025
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Emerging Farmers Award offers up to $7,500 to recognize young agricultural entrepreneurs under 40 for their achievements in animal or plant production. The program rewards innovation, sustainable practices, and community involvement in Quebec's agricultural sector.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
  • Minimum amount : 3,500 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : May 20, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Montérégie
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • $ 50,000 minimum revenue
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

  • Establishing and successfully managing an agricultural enterprise in animal or plant production.
  • Demonstrating innovation and distinctive skills in agricultural entrepreneurship.
  • Implementing sustainable development practices within an agricultural business.
  • Engaging and contributing to the local community through agricultural activities.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Businesses operating in animal production
  • Businesses operating in plant production (crop farming)
  • Agricultural enterprises registered with the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Additional information

  • The award ceremony is held during the official ceremony of the Ordre national du mérite agricole in autumn 2025.
  • Winners and finalists receive media recognition and are showcased as examples of successful emerging farmers in Quebec.
  • The jury includes experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and representatives from the business and community sectors.
  • The award emphasizes innovation, community involvement, and sustainable development within the agricultural sector.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Emerging Farmers Award Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emerging Farmers Award. 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.

What is the Emerging Farmers Award?

The Emerging Farmers Award offers up to $7,500 to recognize young agricultural entrepreneurs under 40 for their achievements in animal or plant production. The program rewards innovation, sustainable practices, and community involvement in Quebec's agricultural sector.

How much funding can be received?

Emerging Farmers Award Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Emerging Farmers Award program?

To be eligible for the Emerging Farmers Award program, you must: Majority owner (at least 51%) of an agricultural business for 3 to 10 years Business registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec Business generated at least $50,000 gross revenue in the year prior to application

What expenses are eligible under Emerging Farmers Award?

Establishing and successfully managing an agricultural enterprise in animal or plant production. Demonstrating innovation and distinctive skills in agricultural entrepreneurship. Implementing sustainable development practices within an agricultural business. Engaging and contributing to the local community through agricultural activities.

Where is the Emerging Farmers Award available?

The Emerging Farmers Award program is available Montérégie, Quebec.

Is the Emerging Farmers Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Emerging Farmers Award is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Emerging Farmers Award?

Emerging Farmers Award is funded by Gouvernment of Québec

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