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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6
Funding for agri-environmental farm projects
Last Update: June 9, 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.
Contacts
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- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.1Supports agri-environmental practices for farms
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.3Support for agri-environmental farm projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.4Funding for sustainable farm water management
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.1.5Support for agri-environmental farm projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.1Funding for agricultural agro-environmental projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.2Support for agri-environmental farm projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.3Support for agri-environmental farm projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.4Support for agri-environmental farm projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5Support 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 1.2.6 Program
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