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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3
Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Prime-Vert supports agri-environmental projects for agricultural businesses in Quebec. Funding can reach up to $125,000 per applicant, depending on the component, and covers eligible activities such as soil, water, biodiversity, waste, and organic conversion projects.
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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
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
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
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reduction of pesticide use and pesticide-related risks
- Improvement of soil health, fertilizer management, and water management
- Improvement of biodiversity and agri-environmental practices on farms
- Management of agricultural residues, wastewater, and greenhouse nutrient solutions
- On-farm trials of agri-environmental practices and organic conversion support
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Project-specific diagnostic or description prepared by an advisor, where required
- Detailed quotes or equivalent price evidence, where required
- Plans and specifications signed by a consultant or engineer, where required
- Supporting documents proving biological pre-certification or certification, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses
- Agricultural cooperatives for the use of equipment (CUMA)
- Agri-food processors
Eligible expenses
- Purchase or modification of equipment and infrastructure related to soil, water, fertilizing, biodiversity, waste, and organic conversion projects
- Planning and design documents prepared by consultants or engineers, when required for the project
- Diagnostic and project description work carried out by a consultant, when required for the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects or expenses outside the listed eligible agri-environmental components
- Applications that are incomplete or missing the required supporting documents
- Expenses incurred before April 1, 2026
Eligible geographic areas
- All administrative regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and only complete files are processed.
- Applicants may be informed of an evaluation decision after review.
- If a decision is contested, a review request can be filed within 30 days.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted continuously until funds are exhausted or the next Prime-Vert program is launched.
- If approved, only expenses incurred from April 1, 2026 may be considered.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- A request for review of a decision must be filed within 30 days, using the required form.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3. 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 1.2.3?
Prime-Vert supports agri-environmental projects for agricultural businesses in Quebec. Funding can reach up to $125,000 per applicant, depending on the component, and covers eligible activities such as soil, water, biodiversity, waste, and organic conversion projects.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
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:
Agricultural businesses or CUMAs
Project must be agri-environmental
Advisor supervision may be required
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3?
Reduction of pesticide use and pesticide-related risks
Improvement of soil health, fertilizer management, and water management
Improvement of biodiversity and agri-environmental practices on farms
Management of agricultural residues, wastewater, and greenhouse nutrient solutions
On-farm trials of agri-environmental practices and organic conversion support
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).
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