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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6
Funding 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 operations in Quebec. It funds activities such as pesticide reduction, soil health, water management, biodiversity, agricultural waste management, on-farm trials, 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
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
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
- 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
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reduction of pesticide use and pesticide-related risks.
- Improvement of soil health, fertilizer management, water management, and biodiversity.
- Management of agricultural residual materials and wastewater.
- On-farm trials of agri-environmental practices.
- Conversion to organic production for plant, maple, and apicultural units.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form.
- Detailed quotes or equivalent price documentation.
- Supporting technical documents prepared by an advisor or engineer, depending on the project.
- Permits and authorizations, when required.
- Final claim form and proof of payment after project completion, when applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural operations.
- CUMA cooperatives.
- Agricultural operations with plant, maple, or apicultural production.
- Agro-processors, for certain agricultural residual material projects.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase, modification, or rental of equipment related to the project.
- Construction, installation, and treatment system costs.
- Storage, pre-treatment, and export-related infrastructure.
- Professional fees for advisor, engineer, or certified technical plans.
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only when complete.
- Applicants are informed of the decision after the assessment.
- If a decision is disputed, a review request can be filed within 30 days.
- Approved projects must follow the program’s required reporting and claim process.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted continuously until funds are exhausted or the next Prime-Vert 2026-2029 program is launched.
- Only complete applications with all required documents are processed.
- Eligible expenses must have been incurred on or after April 1, 2026.
- Applicants may request a review of an assessment decision within 30 days of notification.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6. 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 1.2.6?
Prime-Vert supports agri-environmental projects for agricultural operations in Quebec. It funds activities such as pesticide reduction, soil health, water management, biodiversity, agricultural waste management, on-farm trials, and organic conversion.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6 program, you must:
Agricultural operations or CUMAs
Project must fit an eligible agri-environmental activity
Must meet technical requirements
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6?
Reduction of pesticide use and pesticide-related risks.
Improvement of soil health, fertilizer management, water management, and biodiversity.
Management of agricultural residual materials and wastewater.
On-farm trials of agri-environmental practices.
Conversion to organic production for plant, maple, and apicultural units.
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6?
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 1.2.6 available?
The MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6 is a Grant and Funding