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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1
Supports agri-environmental practices for farms
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 40,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Agricultural operations with a Ministère identification number as agricultural operators
See full eligibility
Overview
Prime-Vert supports Quebec farms through agri-environmental funding. It covers pesticide reduction, soil and water management, biodiversity, waste management, on-farm trials, and organic conversion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reduction of pesticide use and related risks, including weed control equipment, equipment to reduce pesticide risks, anti-insect netting, and biological control agents or pheromones
- Organic conversion of plant, maple syrup, and beekeeping production units
- On-farm trials of agri-environmental practices
- Improvement of soil health and conservation
- Improvement of fertilizer management, water management, biodiversity, and animal waste management
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Detailed cost and price evidence
- Consultant diagnostic or project description, when required
- Plans, specifications, or technical documents, when required
- Authorization documents or permits, when applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural operations with a Ministère identification number as agricultural operators
- CUMA with a Ministère identification number as producer associations
Who is not eligible
- Businesses linked to recreational cannabis or non-authorized cannabis products
- Applicants under bankruptcy or creditor protection proceedings
- Organizations listed in the RENA registry
Eligible expenses
- New equipment, materials, and eligible modifications
- Professional fees and consultant services
- Transport and delivery of equipment and materials
- Labor, analyses, and equipment rental where allowed
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects related to the production, processing, sale, or service provision linked to recreational cannabis
- Projects related to products not approved by Santé Canada
- Cost overruns for additional financial assistance
Selection criteria
- Consistency with the stream’s objective
- Consistency with the advisor’s recommendation, when required
- Technical feasibility
- Financial feasibility
- For collective projects, quality of the approach and expected outreach
How to apply
- Complete each section of the form, sign it, and submit it to the MAPAQ with all required documents and information.
- Email the complete application package to Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete applications that include all mandatory documents are processed.
- If the applicant is accepted, eligible expenses incurred from 1 April 2026 may be considered.
- For some streams, end-of-project deliverables include a claim form, invoices and proof of payment on request, photos, and compliance attestations.
- A request for review of an evaluation decision may be submitted within 30 days of the communication date using the official review form.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until funding is exhausted or until the next Prime-Vert 2026-2029 program is put in place.
- If an application is accepted, eligible expenses incurred from 1 April 2026 may be considered.
- Applications must be complete and include all required documents to be processed.
- A request for review of a decision may be submitted within 30 days of the communication date using the official form.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1 Program
What is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1?
Prime-Vert supports Quebec farms through agri-environmental funding. It covers pesticide reduction, soil and water management, biodiversity, waste management, on-farm trials, and organic conversion.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1 program, you must:
The applicant must hold the required Ministère identification number for its status
Some projects require the applicant to have fields for the main production targeted and perform its cultural operations
Some projects require a minimum five-year lease or equivalent commitment
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1?
Reduction of pesticide use and related risks, including weed control equipment, equipment to reduce pesticide risks, anti-insect netting, and biological control agents or pheromones
Organic conversion of plant, maple syrup, and beekeeping production units
On-farm trials of agri-environmental practices
Improvement of soil health and conservation
Improvement of fertilizer management, water management, biodiversity, and animal waste management
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1 available?
The MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1 is a Grant and Funding