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MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Support for food processing competitiveness and innovation
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 20, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports projects in slaughterhouses, cheese production, and animal transport biosafety, with up to $150,000 in funding per applicant or related group. It also covers collective sector initiatives and environmental improvements linked to food transformation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 200,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Environmental performance improvements
- Construction of a new slaughterhouse or reopening of a closed one
- Higher sanitary supervision and animal biosafety measures
- Collective sector or regional development initiatives
- Construction of a humane pork slaughter line
Documents Needed
- Signed application form
- Completed financing plan
- Business plan for new or reopened slaughterhouse projects
- Recent annual financial statements or equivalent financial documents
- Supporting documents such as permits, quotations, expert offers, and environmental or municipal authorizations, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Québec-registered slaughterhouse businesses
- Québec-registered cheese dairy businesses
- Animal transport businesses for agricultural enterprises
- Related nonprofit organizations in the slaughterhouse and cheese sectors
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that process only livestock feed
- Marine product processing businesses in maritime regions with canning as their main activity
- Government bodies, Crown corporations, municipalities, and financial institutions
- Applicants listed on the RENA registry or not compliant with francization rules
- Businesses in insolvency or with certain recent compliance failures
Eligible expenses
- External professional fees and travel costs
- Internal staff time directly tied to the project
- Construction, modification, or expansion work
- Equipment purchase, delivery, installation, and software costs
- Training, travel, and stay costs linked to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly related to the project
- Cost overruns and expenses incurred before the eligible application date
- Land purchase, motor vehicles, and consumables
- Owner salaries, debt service, and normal operating expenses
- GST and QST
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Relevance to the sub-component objective
- Feasibility, realism, and viability of the project
- Technical, organizational, financial, and administrative capacity
- Regional, sectoral, or environmental impact
- Contribution to sustainable development
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility and review guidelines
- Review the program summary and eligibility requirements
- Ensure your project and organization meet the necessary criteria
- Consult the applicant's guide for complete details
2
Prepare required documents
- Collect all mandatory documents (completed application form, financing plan, business plan if required, latest financial statements, etc.)
- Gather any supporting documents if applicable (expert opinions, letters of support, quotes, permits, etc.)
3
Complete application forms
- Complete and sign the application form
- Fill out the funding plan and required appendices
- Ensure all information is accurate and complete
4
Validate application completeness
- Double-check that all mandatory documents and forms are included
- Make sure documents are completed in French
- Confirm all requirements are met
5
Submit application to MAPAQ
- Submit all required documents in a single email to transfo@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
- Await acknowledgment of receipt from the Ministry
6
Await eligibility review and feedback
- Monitor your email for any requests for additional information or missing documents
- Await the admissibility decision from the Ministry
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are acknowledged upon receipt
- Completeness and admissibility are checked before review
- Eligible complete applications are analyzed against program criteria
- The applicant is notified of the decision
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed
Additional information
- The program ended on June 20, 2025 and no new applications are accepted.
- Applications and supporting documents must be submitted in French.
- A revision request can be filed within 20 working days after the decision.
- Recipients must keep funded assets for five years or their useful life, whichever comes first.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 1Project planning and skills support for processors
- MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 2Enhancing productivity through food industry automation assistance
- MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Component 3Funding nutritious food development projects in Québec businesses
- MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.1 - Competitiveness of slaughterhouses and cheese dairiesSupports competitiveness investments for Quebec slaughterhouses and cheese dairies
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies Program
What is the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies?
This program supports projects in slaughterhouses, cheese production, and animal transport biosafety, with up to $150,000 in funding per applicant or related group. It also covers collective sector initiatives and environmental improvements linked to food transformation.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies program, you must:
Québec-registered applicant
One eligible establishment in Québec
Active in slaughtering, cheese, or food processing
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies?
Environmental performance improvements
Construction of a new slaughterhouse or reopening of a closed one
Higher sanitary supervision and animal biosafety measures
Collective sector or regional development initiatives
Construction of a humane pork slaughter line
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at transfo@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies available?
The MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Food Processing Program — Subcomponent 4.2 - Regional, sectoral and environmental challenges facing slaughterhouses and cheese dairies is a Grant and Funding