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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1 - Quebec - Canada
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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1

Supports agri-environmental practices for farms
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 40,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

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
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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
  • Improvement of soil health and conservation
  • Improvement of fertilizer management
  • Optimization of water management
  • Improvement of biodiversity

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
  • CUMA cooperatives
  • Agro-processors for waste management streams

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

  • Expenses not directly related to the project
  • Purchases of land or buildings
  • Used or artisanal equipment
  • Routine operating costs, debt service, and taxes
  • Projects linked to recreational cannabis or non-approved cannabis products

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec
  • All administrative regions

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are submitted to the MAPAQ by email and are processed only when complete.
  • The Ministry reviews the file and may request the required supporting documents before assessing it.
  • If approved, the applicant must sign the funding agreement before implementation or payment.
  • A request for review of a decision can be filed within 30 days using the official review form.

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until funding is exhausted.
  • Projects must be carried out in Quebec.
  • Some projects require a diagnostic, detailed project description, plans, or a consultant report.
  • Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement.

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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: Agricultural operations in Quebec Eligible project under a program stream Meets stream-specific requirements

What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1?

Reduction of pesticide use and related risks Improvement of soil health and conservation Improvement of fertilizer management Optimization of water management Improvement of biodiversity

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).

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