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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3
Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Funding available
Up to 70% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Prime-Vert – Volet 1 supports individual agri-environmental projects by agricultural operations in all regions to increase the adoption of sustainable farming practices. Eligible projects include reducing pesticide risks, improving soil, fertilizer and water management, enhancing biodiversity, managing agricultural residual materials, running on-farm trials, and supporting organic conversion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Optimize production processes
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- 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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that support the Plan d’agriculture durable through eligible practices related to pesticide reduction, soil conservation, fertilizer management, water management, or biodiversity
- Projects to manage agricultural residual materials, including fruit and vegetable wash water, maple production wastewater, agroprocessing process wastewater, greenhouse nutrient solutions, animal manure from exercise yards or near livestock buildings, and plant residues
- On-farm trials to implement agri-environmental practices
- Conversion of plant, maple, or apiculture production units to organic agriculture
Documents Needed
- A completed and signed financial assistance application form
- The mandatory intervention-specific documents for the selected project, such as annexes, diagnostics, or detailed project descriptions
- Detailed quotes or equivalent information including proof of price, when required
- Plans, specifications, location plans, operation specifications, or advisor recommendations prepared by an advisor or engineer, when required
- For sub-volet 1.4, proof of organic pre-certification or certification, the certifier’s supporting document, and, when applicable, a lease or farm plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural operations
- A coopérative d’utilisation de matériel agricole (CUMA) whose project-related activity branch includes at least three agricultural operations
- Agroprocessors under sub-volet 1.2
How to apply
- Read the full program text to review all program details.
- Consult the documents related to the intervention that applies to your project.
- Email all mandatory documents to Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete applications that include all mandatory documents are processed.
- If an application is accepted, expenses that meet Prime-Vert criteria and were incurred on or after April 1, 2026 may be considered.
- After the financial assistance agreement is signed, a claim form is provided for project completion.
- At the end of the project, applicants must submit the deliverables required for their selected intervention; invoices and proof of payment may be requested.
- An applicant may request a review of an evaluation decision within 30 days of the date it is communicated.
Additional information
- To enter data in the dynamic PDF forms, applicants must first save them to their workstation and open them with Adobe Reader; tablets, smartphones, and preview mode do not provide full functionality.
Contacts
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 on-farm water management projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5Support for agri-environmental farm 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 1.2.4Agri-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 1.2.3 Program
What is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3?
Prime-Vert – Volet 1 supports individual agri-environmental projects by agricultural operations in all regions to increase the adoption of sustainable farming practices. Eligible projects include reducing pesticide risks, improving soil, fertilizer and water management, enhancing biodiversity, managing agricultural residual materials, running on-farm trials, and supporting organic conversion.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3 program, you must:
The applicant must fit the eligible client group for the selected sub-volet, such as an agricultural operation, a qualifying CUMA, or an agroprocessor.
The project must match an eligible project type and meet the specific requirements of the selected sub-volet.
Some sub-volets add specific conditions, such as advisor-supervised trials in sub-volet 1.3 or filing within six months of organic pre-certification or certification in sub-volet 1.4.
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3?
Projects that support the Plan d’agriculture durable through eligible practices related to pesticide reduction, soil conservation, fertilizer management, water management, or biodiversity
Projects to manage agricultural residual materials, including fruit and vegetable wash water, maple production wastewater, agroprocessing process wastewater, greenhouse nutrient solutions, animal manure from exercise yards or near livestock buildings, and plant residues
On-farm trials to implement agri-environmental practices
Conversion of plant, maple, or apiculture production units to organic agriculture
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3?
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 1.2.3 available?
The MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3 is a Grant and Funding