MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.1 - Competitiveness of slaughterhouses and cheese dairies

• Le formulaire de demande d’aide financière dûment rempli et signé
• Le plan de financement relatif à la demande, dûment rempli
• Les derniers états financiers représentant une année complète d’exploitation (12 mois), vérifiés, examinés ou compilés par un comptable professionnel agréé (CPA) externe, ou tout autre document permettant l’évaluation de la situation financière du demandeur
• Un diagnostic d’amélioration de la compétitivité des abattoirs et des fromageries, si disponible lors du dépôt
• Le permis ou la licence valide démontrant l’admissibilité du demandeur, si requis

Who is eligible?

• Slaughterhouses holding a proximity or permanent inspection permit under the Quebec Food Products Act
• Slaughterhouses with a federal inspection license for animal slaughter for human consumption
• Cheese dairies holding a valid dairy plant operating permit under the Quebec Food Products Act

Who is not eligible

• Companies whose establishment exclusively processes animal feed.
• Establishments in maritime regions primarily engaged in seafood preparation and canning (NAICS code 3117).
• Government departments, budgetary and non-budgetary organizations, Crown corporations, and municipally controlled entities.
• Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
• Companies or their subcontractors listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).

Eligible expenses

• The design of plans and specifications for the project
• Professional fees and travel expenses for external experts without business ties to the applicant
• Rental costs for equipment and specialized premises during the project period
• Purchase, modification, delivery, and installation of new or used equipment
• Training costs for personnel, including registration, educational materials, platform access, and travel expenses

Eligible geographic areas

• Applicants must operate an establishment in Quebec.

• Pertinence of the project in relation to the specific objectives of Subcomponent 4.1.
• Feasibility, realism, and viability of the proposed project.
• Demonstrated technical, organizational, financial, and administrative capacity to carry out the project.
• Financial viability and performance of the applicant.
• Contribution of the project to sustainable development.

• Prepare the required application documents, including the financial assistance form, financing plan, financial statements, and any other requested supporting documents.
• Fill out all required forms in French.
• Send all required documents in one email to transfo@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

• If the application is complete and eligible, the Ministry issues a confirmation of admissibility.
• If the project is selected, the applicant must sign a financial assistance agreement describing the conditions and payment terms.
• If the project is not selected, the applicant receives a notice of refusal with reasons.
• An appeal of an evaluation decision may be filed within 20 business days of the communication date using the dedicated revision form.

• The minimum private contribution required for project funding is 20% of eligible expenses.
• Public financial assistance cannot exceed 60% of eligible expenses, or 70% for projects aligned with ministerial or governmental priorities.
• Financial assistance from institutions such as BDC, FAC, or FADQ is considered a private contribution if it is provided under market conditions without preferential benefits.
• Only expenses incurred after the complete submission of all required documentation are eligible for reimbursement.