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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3 - Quebec - Canada
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Source verified June 9, 2026

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3

Agri-environmental support for Quebec farms
Offered by
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding available
$ 40,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Agricultural operations

See full eligibility

Overview

Prime-Vert supports agricultural operations in Quebec that want to improve agri-environmental practices. It covers projects involving pesticide reduction, soil health, fertilizer management, water management, biodiversity, waste management, organic conversion, and on-farm trials.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Reducing pesticide use and related environmental and health risks
  • Improving soil health, biodiversity, and waste management on farms
  • Improving fertilizer management through better application precision
  • Improving water management through irrigation and water storage projects
  • Supporting organic conversion and on-farm agro-environmental trials

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form
  • Supporting technical documents and required diagnostics for the selected subcomponent
  • Detailed quotes or equivalent pricing proof
  • Plans, drawings, or advisor recommendations when required by the project type
  • Proofs of biological precertification or certification for organic conversion projects, when applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Agricultural operations
  • Agricultural cooperatives using farm equipment (CUMA), for certain subcomponents
  • Agri-processing businesses, for agricultural waste management projects under subcomponent 1.2

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase or modification of equipment for weed control, fertilizer application, soil seeding, and water management
  • Installation of agricultural structures and water storage or irrigation equipment
  • Costs related to biodiversity works such as riparian buffer zones and hedgerows
  • Costs related to waste management systems, treatment, storage, and related technical work
  • Expenses for approved field trials and organic conversion support, when applicable

Eligible geographic areas

  • All regions of Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the Sustainable Agriculture Plan.
  • Targeted eligible practices or projects.
  • Compliance with the specific requirements of the sub-component.
  • Presence of an eligible bonus, where applicable.

How to apply

  • Read the full Prime-Vert program details.
  • Consult the documents for the relevant intervention.
  • Send the mandatory documents by email to Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after submission and only complete files are processed.
  • If a decision is issued, the applicant may request a review within 30 days.
  • At project completion, supporting documents and proof of payment may be requested.

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until credits are exhausted or the next Prime-Vert 2026-2029 program is launched, whichever comes first.
  • If an application is approved, eligible expenses carried out from April 1, 2026 may be taken into account.
  • Applications must be sent by email to Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
  • Only complete applications that include all mandatory documents will be processed.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3 Program

What is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3?

Prime-Vert supports agricultural operations in Quebec that want to improve agri-environmental practices. It covers projects involving pesticide reduction, soil health, fertilizer management, water management, biodiversity, waste management, organic conversion, and on-farm trials.

How much funding can be received?

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3 program?

To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3 program, you must: Agricultural operation, or CUMA for certain subcomponents Project must fit an eligible agro-environmental measure Project must meet the selected subcomponent requirements

What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3?

Reducing pesticide use and related environmental and health risks Improving soil health, biodiversity, and waste management on farms Improving fertilizer management through better application precision Improving water management through irrigation and water storage projects Supporting organic conversion and on-farm agro-environmental trials

Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3?

You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).

Where is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3 available?

The MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3 is a Grant and Funding