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Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness

Temporary support for Quebec farm businesses

Offered by
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Official source: fadq.qc.ca

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Funding available
$ 243 - $ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Quebec farm businesses.
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Overview

The Initiative to Support the Competitiveness of the Agricultural Sector provides temporary financial support to Quebec farm businesses affected by carbon pricing. It pays producers to partly offset carbon pricing costs linked to the use of farm machinery and eligible crop production.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$50,000
Minimum funding
$243
Financing goals
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Payment schedule updated

The description, eligibility, payments, and documents pages now say the second payment scheduled for spring 2027 was replaced by a payment under another program, while the first payment remains in place.

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The initiative’s description, eligibility, payments, and documents pages were updated to say the second payment scheduled for spring 2027 has been replaced by the payment under the Carbon Pricing Cost Reimbursement Program for the Agricultural Sector. The first payment remains in place, so the initiative’s payment structure and timing now point to a different program for that second instalment. The supporting pages still identify this as the Initiative to Support the Competitiveness of the Agricultural Sector and continue to link to the English description and summary document.

Official source: fadq.qc.ca
July 18, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Quebec farm businesses.
  • Businesses producing cereals, grain corn, and oilseeds.
  • Businesses participating in AGRI programs.

Who is not eligible

  • Farm businesses listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA), including subcontractors.
  • Farm businesses that failed to meet obligations after a formal notice linked to previous financial assistance.
  • Farm businesses that did not declare eligible production units in their AGRI financial data declaration.

Eligible expenses

  • Costs related to carbon pricing on greenhouse gas emissions from farm machinery use in the fields.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs not related to carbon pricing for farm machinery use.
  • Activities outside eligible cereal, grain corn, and oilseed production.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Production of cereals, grain corn, and oilseeds.
  • Farm operations using machinery in the fields.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Automatic enrolment
    • Participate in an AGRI program.
    • File the required financial data declaration.
  • Step 2: File review
    • FADQ reviews the business file and determines eligibility.
  • Step 3: Payment notification
    • Receive a letter if a payment is granted.
  • Step 4: Payment issuance
    • Receive the payment by direct deposit or cheque by mail.

Documents Needed

  • Financial data declaration for the eligible participation year.
  • Proof of participation in an AGRI program.

Processing and Agreement

  • Eligible businesses are automatically enrolled if they meet the criteria.
  • FADQ validates the data before payment is issued.
  • The Minister or a representative must accept the file before payment.
  • Eligible businesses receive a letter when a payment is granted.

Additional information

  • No action is required from eligible businesses.
  • Eligible businesses receive a letter in each payment year.
  • The aid is paid directly to the producer.
  • The payment is non-assignable and not subject to seizure or review.

Contacts

1-800-749-3646

Official sources

fadq.qc.ca

Program guide

Description - Initiative to Support the Competitiveness of the Agricultural SectorEligibility - Initiative to Support the Competitiveness of the Agricultural SectorPayments - Initiative to Support the Competitiveness of the Agricultural Sector

Supporting document

Documents - Initiative to Support the Competitiveness of the Agricultural Sector
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness Program

What is the Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness?

The Initiative to Support the Competitiveness of the Agricultural Sector provides temporary financial support to Quebec farm businesses affected by carbon pricing. It pays producers to partly offset carbon pricing costs linked to the use of farm machinery and eligible crop production.

How much funding can be received?

Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness program?

To be eligible for the Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness program, you must: 25 hectares of eligible crops. Participation in AGRI programs. Required financial data filed.

What expenses are eligible under Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness?

Costs related to carbon pricing on greenhouse gas emissions from farm machinery use in the fields.

Who can I contact for more information about the Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness?

You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) or by phone at 1-800-749-3646.

Where is the Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness available?

The Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Initiative to Support Agricultural Sector Competitiveness is a Grant and Funding