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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5 - Quebec - Canada
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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5

Support for agri-environmental farm projects
Offered by
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Agricultural operations.

See full eligibility

Overview

Prime-Vert supports agri-environmental projects for agricultural operations in Quebec. It targets pesticide reduction, soil conservation, water management, biodiversity, agricultural residue management, and 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
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • 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
  • Canadians

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Implementation of agri-environmental practices on farms.
  • Reduction of pesticide use and related risks.
  • Improvement of soil health and conservation.
  • Management of agricultural residues, water, and manure-related issues.
  • Conversion to organic production for plant, maple, and apicultural units.

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form.
  • Project-specific technical documents or diagnostics prepared by an advisor.
  • Detailed quotes or equivalent price proof.
  • Plans and drawings signed by a professional, when required.
  • Permits or authorizations, when required.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Agricultural operations.
  • Agricultural cooperatives of equipment use (CUMA) whose relevant branch of activity includes at least three agricultural operations.
  • Agricultural operations with units of plant, maple, or apicultural production, for the organic conversion sub-component.

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase, modification, or rental of eligible farm equipment.
  • Construction or installation of eligible environmental infrastructure.
  • Technical studies, diagnostics, and advisor-prepared project documentation.
  • Professional plans, drawings, and related design work required for the project.

Eligible geographic areas

  • All regions of Quebec.

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the program objectives.
  • Compliance with the specific requirements of the targeted component.
  • Quality of the technical documents submitted.
  • Proven nature of the practice for certain trials.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review program requirements
    • Read the full program text and the documents related to the relevant sub-component.
    • Check the specific conditions and required supporting documents for your project.
  • Step 2: Prepare the application file
    • Complete the required forms and collect the technical documents, plans, and supporting evidence.
    • Use the program’s required templates when they are specified.
  • Step 3: Send the application
    • Submit the complete application package by email to Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
    • Only complete applications with all required documents are processed.
  • Step 4: Follow up after decision
    • If needed, request a review of the decision within 30 days using the review form.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after submission and only complete files are processed.
  • A decision can be appealed within 30 days after the decision is communicated.
  • If approved, the applicant must sign the required agreement before proceeding.
  • Project deliverables and supporting documents must be submitted at the end of the project.

Additional information

  • Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
  • Eligible projects as of April 1, 2026.
  • Complete application required by email.
  • Review possible within 30 days.

Contacts

Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5 Program

What is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5?

Prime-Vert supports agri-environmental projects for agricultural operations in Quebec. It targets pesticide reduction, soil conservation, water management, biodiversity, agricultural residue management, and organic conversion.

How much funding can be received?

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5 program?

To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5 program, you must: Agricultural operations may apply CUMAs may apply in some cases Some sub-components are limited to agricultural operations with specific production units

What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5?

Implementation of agri-environmental practices on farms. Reduction of pesticide use and related risks. Improvement of soil health and conservation. Management of agricultural residues, water, and manure-related issues. Conversion to organic production for plant, maple, and apicultural units.

Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5?

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 1.2.5 available?

The MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5 is a Grant and Funding