Open
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5
Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Support for agri-environmental projects in farming businesses, with maximum funding of up to $40,000 for some biodiversity projects. The program supports biodiversity improvements, durable agriculture practices, soil, water, and materials management, as well as on-farm trials and organic conversion.
/100
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
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Agri-environmental biodiversity improvements on farms
- Soil, water, and nutrient management projects
- On-farm trials of agri-environmental practices
- Organic conversion of plant, maple, and beekeeping 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 of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and only complete files are processed.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after assessment.
- If a decision is disputed, a review request can be filed within 30 days.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5?
Support for agri-environmental projects in farming businesses, with maximum funding of up to $40,000 for some biodiversity projects. The program supports biodiversity improvements, durable agriculture practices, soil, water, and materials management, as well as on-farm trials and organic conversion.
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 some agro-processors
Project must match an eligible component
Must meet component-specific requirements
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5?
Agri-environmental biodiversity improvements on farms
Soil, water, and nutrient management projects
On-farm trials of agri-environmental practices
Organic conversion of plant, maple, and beekeeping 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