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MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping
Funding for Quebec farm productivity investments
Last Update: April 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 per applicant. It supports Quebec agricultural businesses and CUMAs investing in equipment to improve labor productivity or strengthen the Quebec beekeeping herd.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of equipment to reduce labor time in targeted plant production.
- Purchase of equipment or materials to improve hive health and reduce bee mortality.
- Purchase of equipment to increase the Quebec beekeeping herd.
- Purchase of agricultural equipment to improve labor productivity in beekeeping.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form.
- Supplier quotes or price evidence.
- Proof of ASREC beekeeping coverage for 2025, for apiculture businesses.
- French language compliance certificate or attestation, for businesses with 50 or more employees.
- Copy of diploma, for youth farmer bonus requests.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec CUMAs.
- Quebec agricultural businesses producing targeted plant crops.
- Quebec agricultural businesses practicing apiculture and registered under the Ministry's bee owners register.
Who is not eligible
- Government departments, public bodies, state-owned companies, and municipal entities.
- Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
- Applicants listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
- Applicants under bankruptcy or insolvency protection.
- Applicants under an animal welfare or safety order.
Eligible expenses
- New agricultural equipment or beekeeping materials purchased from a recognized supplier.
- Eligible equipment with related technological devices, when applicable.
- Project-related costs directly tied to implementation after the application is filed.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the complete application is filed.
- Equipment rental, used or demo equipment, and equipment financed by lease or instalment sale.
- Internal salaries, administration fees, operating costs, debt financing, and taxes.
- Research and development projects, self-built or adapted equipment, and equipment previously used under rental or service contracts.
- Non-eligible equipment such as tractors, vehicles, irrigation systems, storage and processing equipment, and other items listed as excluded.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
- Priority may be given to specific regions during application periods.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Ministry representatives for eligibility.
- Eligible complete applications may receive funding if budget credits are available.
- Funding is awarded in order of complete application date until funds are exhausted.
- The Ministry sends a decision letter by mail or email.
- If approved, the applicant must sign a funding agreement before payment.
Additional information
- The program is part of the 2023–2025 Ministerial Initiative on Plant Productivity.
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- Funding is subject to available budget credits.
- The Ministry may prioritize certain regions during application periods.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping. 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 MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 per applicant. It supports Quebec agricultural businesses and CUMAs investing in equipment to improve labor productivity or strengthen the Quebec beekeeping herd.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping program, you must:
CUMA or eligible farm business.
Project must improve productivity.
Apiculture projects need ASREC coverage.
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping?
Purchase of equipment to reduce labor time in targeted plant production.
Purchase of equipment or materials to improve hive health and reduce bee mortality.
Purchase of equipment to increase the Quebec beekeeping herd.
Purchase of agricultural equipment to improve labor productivity in beekeeping.
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).
Where is the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping available?
The MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity – Component 2 : Expansion of Quebec’s beekeeping industry and improvement of labor productivity in beekeeping is a Grant and Funding