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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4 - Quebec - Canada
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Source verified August 18, 2026

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4

Support for on-farm water management projects
Offered by
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 40,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Agricultural operations

See full eligibility

Overview

Prime-Vert Sub-volet 1.1.4 supports Quebec agricultural operations with up to $40,000 per applicant over the initiative for projects that optimize farm water management. Eligible projects include hydroagricultural works, water supply and storage works, and the purchase or rental of irrigation water management equipment.
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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 $
  • Minimum amount : 500 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Installation of hydroagricultural works
  • Installation of water supply and water storage works
  • Purchase or rental of irrigation water management equipment

Documents Needed

  • A completed and signed application form is required.
  • For hydroagricultural works projects, applicants must provide plans and specifications signed by an adviser and the diagnostic and project development document for Implantation d’ouvrages hydroagricoles.
  • For water supply and storage works projects, applicants must provide plans and specifications signed by an adviser and the relevant diagnostic and project development document for livestock, irrigation, or reservoir projects.
  • For irrigation water management equipment purchase or rental projects, applicants must provide the project diagnostic contained in the Achat ou location d’équipements de gestion de l’eau d’irrigation document.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Agricultural operations
  • CUMAs whose project-related branch includes at least three agricultural operations

Who is not eligible

  • Applicants registered in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA)
  • Applicants that failed to meet obligations related to previous financial assistance from the Minister in the two years before the application, after being formally notified
  • Applicants under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
  • Applicants subject to an order by the Minister or a judge under the Loi sur le bien-être et la sécurité de l’animal

Eligible expenses

  • Plans, specifications, and related professional fees for hydroagricultural works and water supply or storage works
  • Purchase or rental of materials or equipment for hydroagricultural works and water supply or storage works
  • Materials for infrastructure used in hydroagricultural works and water supply or storage works
  • New irrigation water management equipment, up to one year of rental fees, and soil granulometric or irrigation water analyses
  • Transport and delivery costs for eligible equipment and materials

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Used materials, subsurface drainage, surveying and leveling work, and culvert sizing, installation, replacement, or stabilization are not eligible for hydroagricultural works.
  • Water supply and storage projects for irrigating field crops or forage crops are not eligible, and basic irrigation equipment such as pumps, filters, pipes, connectors, sprinklers, and drip systems is excluded.
  • Projects involving irrigation equipment for field crops, forage crops, greenhouse crops, or sheltered crops are not eligible under the irrigation equipment practice.
  • Wind-powered pond aerators without battery storage, municipal-type aerators, equipment already owned by the business, and stand-alone temperature or humidity sensors are not eligible.
  • Cannabis-related projects involving recreational products or products not approved by Health Canada are not eligible.

Eligible geographic areas

  • All regions of Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Consistency of the project with the objective of the sub-stream
  • Consistency of the project with the adviser’s recommendation, where required
  • Technical and financial feasibility of the project

How to apply

  • Read the full Prime-Vert program text to understand all program details.
  • Consult all documents related to the intervention that applies to your project.
  • Email the required documents to Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

Processing and Agreement

  • Only complete applications that include all mandatory documents will be processed.
  • If an application is accepted, expenses that meet Prime-Vert criteria and were incurred from April 1, 2026 may be considered.
  • At the end of hydroagricultural works and water supply or storage works projects, a conformity attestation signed by an adviser must be submitted.
  • At the end of irrigation water management equipment purchase or rental projects, applicants must submit the adviser’s statement, a signed rental contract of three years or more if applicable, and photos of the delivered equipment.

Contacts

Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4 Program

What is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4?

Prime-Vert Sub-volet 1.1.4 supports Quebec agricultural operations with up to $40,000 per applicant over the initiative for projects that optimize farm water management. Eligible projects include hydroagricultural works, water supply and storage works, and the purchase or rental of irrigation water management equipment.

How much funding can be received?

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4 program?

To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4 program, you must: The applicant must be an agricultural operation or a CUMA whose project-related branch includes at least three agricultural operations. The project must target one or more eligible practices linked to at least one objective of the Plan d’agriculture durable 2020-2030 and meet the specific requirements.

What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4?

Installation of hydroagricultural works Installation of water supply and water storage works Purchase or rental of irrigation water management equipment

Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4?

You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

Where is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4 available?

The MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4 is a Grant and Funding