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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5
Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 40,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Prime-Vert – Volet 1 supports agricultural operations in Quebec, and in some components CUMAs or agro-processors, to adopt agri-environmental practices through non-repayable funding. Eligible projects cover pesticide-risk reduction, soil, fertilizer, water and biodiversity improvements, agricultural residuals management, on-farm implementation trials, and conversion of plant, maple, or beekeeping production units to organic production.
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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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Implementation of practices linked to the Plan d’agriculture durable, including pesticide-risk reduction, soil conservation, fertilizer management, water management, and biodiversity improvements
- Implementation of systems to manage eligible agricultural residuals, such as wash water, agroprocessing wastewater, greenhouse nutrient solutions, certain manure-related runoff issues, and plant residues
- On-farm implementation trials of proven agri-environmental practices
- Conversion of plant, maple, and beekeeping production units to organic production
Documents Needed
- The duly completed and signed financial assistance application form.
- Detailed quotations or equivalent information including proof of price, or a purchase order for projects involving the use of biological control agents or pheromones.
- The recommendation of an adviser for projects to install insect nets on grape or haskap crops.
- The “Recommended equipment” section of the Diagnostic on the use of fertilizers document.
- The plans and specifications signed by an adviser, as well as the diagnosis and project development contained in the required Excel documents, depending on the type of project.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural operations
- A cooperative d’utilisation de matériel agricole (CUMA) whose project-related branch of activity includes at least three agricultural operations for Sub-volet 1.1
- Agro-processors for Sub-volet 1.2
- Agricultural operations with plant, maple, or beekeeping production units for Sub-volet 1.4
Who is not eligible
- Applicants or subcontractors listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA)
- Applicants that, in the two years before the application, failed to meet obligations under previous funding from the Minister after formal notice
- Applicants under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
- Applicants subject to an order of the Minister or a judge under the Loi sur le bien-être et la sécurité de l’animal
- For Sub-volet 1.4, applicants that received support under the Programme d’appui pour la conversion à l’agriculture biologique 2015-2023 and then abandoned certification or had it cancelled for the same production type
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees directly related to the project
- New parts, equipment, materials, and infrastructure directly required for the eligible intervention
- Labour directly tied to the project, including equipment-modification labour where allowed and, for Sub-volet 1.3, farm labour at the prescribed flat-rate basis
- Transportation and delivery costs for eligible equipment and materials
- For Sub-volet 1.3, eligible inputs, equipment rental, laboratory analyses, and eligible farm equipment use
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly related to the project, cost overruns, and current operating expenses, including normal maintenance of buildings and equipment
- Costs incurred before 1 April 2026, except where the program expressly allows certain professional fees if the application is accepted
- Taxes such as TPS and TVQ, and costs related to permits, licences, authorizations, or required studies where excluded
- Used or artisan-made equipment, self-propelled equipment, land or building purchases, debt service, and financing through sale-installment contracts or leases where excluded
- Excluded activities such as cannabis-related projects and other sub-stream-specific excluded activities or waste streams
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions
Selection criteria
- Project coherence with the objective of the selected sub-stream
- Consistency of the project with the advisor’s recommendation, when required
- Technical and financial feasibility of the project
- For Sub-volet 1.3, the relevance of the scientific setup and, where applicable, demonstration of reduced active ingredients or risk indices
How to apply
- Review the full program text to understand all program details.
- Consult the documents related to the intervention that concerns your project.
- Send the required documents by email to Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- MAPAQ sends an acknowledgement of receipt when the application is filed.
- For a complete application whose applicant and project are eligible, MAPAQ sends a confirmation of admissibility; this does not guarantee funding.
- The Minister informs the applicant of the funding decision by mail or email.
- If the project is selected, the applicant must sign the funding agreement established by the Minister.
- Payment is made after the required deliverables and supporting documents are accepted, under the payment schedule set out in the funding agreement.
Additional information
- Dynamic PDF forms must first be saved on your computer and then opened with Adobe Reader.
- To access all form functions, do not open dynamic PDF forms on a tablet, smartphone, or in preview mode.
Contacts
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- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4Support for on-farm water management projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.1Support for farm agro-environmental projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.2Maple wastewater project support
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3Support for agri-environmental farm projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.4Agri-environment support for farm projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5Supports agri-environmental projects across Quebec
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6Funding for agri-environmental farm projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3Funding for farm-based agro-environmental projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5 Program
What is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5?
Prime-Vert – Volet 1 supports agricultural operations in Quebec, and in some components CUMAs or agro-processors, to adopt agri-environmental practices through non-repayable funding. Eligible projects cover pesticide-risk reduction, soil, fertilizer, water and biodiversity improvements, agricultural residuals management, on-farm implementation trials, and conversion of plant, maple, or beekeeping production units to organic production.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5 program, you must:
The applicant must be an agricultural operation, except in sub-streams that also allow an eligible CUMA or an agro-processor.
For Sub-volet 1.4, the agricultural operation must have plant, maple, or beekeeping production units.
An eligible CUMA must have a project-related branch of activity with at least three agricultural operations.
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5?
Implementation of practices linked to the Plan d’agriculture durable, including pesticide-risk reduction, soil conservation, fertilizer management, water management, and biodiversity improvements
Implementation of systems to manage eligible agricultural residuals, such as wash water, agroprocessing wastewater, greenhouse nutrient solutions, certain manure-related runoff issues, and plant residues
On-farm implementation trials of proven agri-environmental practices
Conversion of plant, maple, and beekeeping production units to organic production
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5?
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 1.1.5 available?
The MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5 program is available the province of Quebec.