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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5
Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Funding available
$ 40,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Prime-Vert supports agricultural operations across Quebec in adopting agri-environmental practices. It funds biodiversity, soil, water, nutrient, residue management, on-farm trials, and organic conversion activities.
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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
- Non-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
- Implementation of agri-environmental practices linked to the Farm Sustainable Agriculture Plan
- Reduction of pesticide use and related environmental and health risks
- Improvement of soil health and conservation
- Improvement of fertilizer management, water management, and biodiversity
- On-farm trials of agri-environmental practices and organic conversion of production units
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Supporting plans, diagnoses, or project descriptions required by the chosen component
- Detailed quotes or equivalent price evidence, when required
- Permits and authorizations, when required
- Supporting documents from an advisor or certification body, depending on the project
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural operations
- Certain CUMAs
- Agro-processors for some components
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not eligible for the targeted sub-stream.
- Incomplete applications or applications without the required documents.
- Projects that do not correspond to the covered activities.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase, modification, or installation of eligible equipment and infrastructure
- Advisory, diagnostic, and design services required for the project
- Materials and works directly linked to the eligible intervention
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects or expenses that do not meet the program’s specific technical requirements
- Requests submitted without the required supporting documents
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions
How to apply
- Review the full program text and the documents related to the component you are applying for.
- Send the mandatory documents by email to Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
- Only complete applications with all mandatory documents are processed.
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete applications that include all mandatory documents will be processed.
- Applicants can request a review of an evaluation decision within 30 days of the date of communication.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until funds are exhausted.
- If approved, eligible expenses incurred from April 1, 2026 may be considered.
- Applicants may request a review of a decision within 30 days.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1Supports agri-environmental practices for farms
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3Agri-environmental support for Quebec farms
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4Support for sustainable farm agro-environmental practices
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.1Funding for agricultural agro-environmental projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.2Support for agri-environmental farm projects
- 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 1.2.5Support for agri-environmental farm projects
- 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 supports agricultural operations across Quebec in adopting agri-environmental practices. It funds biodiversity, soil, water, nutrient, residue management, on-farm trials, and organic conversion activities.
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.
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:
Farming businesses and certain CUMAs
Some components are also open to agro-processors
Projects must meet component-specific conditions
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5?
Implementation of agri-environmental practices linked to the Farm Sustainable Agriculture Plan
Reduction of pesticide use and related environmental and health risks
Improvement of soil health and conservation
Improvement of fertilizer management, water management, and biodiversity
On-farm trials of agri-environmental practices and organic conversion of production units
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).
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.
Is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5 is a Grant and Funding