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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3
Funding for farm-based agro-environmental projects
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Support for farm-based agro-environmental projects in Quebec. The program funds trials, sustainable practices, and selected environmental improvements, with support up to $15,000 per trial and other maximums depending on the project type.
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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 : 30,000 $
- 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
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- On-farm agro-environmental trials
- Organic conversion of plant, maple, and beekeeping production units
- Environmental improvements in farm practices and management systems
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Project plan or required diagnostic document, depending on the activity
- Detailed quotes or equivalent price proof, when required
- Supporting technical plans, drawings, or location plans, depending on the project
- Attestations, certifications, or permits required for the chosen activity
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural operations
- Agricultural equipment cooperatives (CUMA), for some activities
- Agro-processors, for some activities
Eligible expenses
- Purchase or modification of eligible equipment
- Installation of eligible environmental infrastructure
- Consulting and technical support tied to the project
- Required project diagnostics, plans, and drawings
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s agro-environmental objectives
- Project feasibility and compliance with the required technical framework
- Use of a recognized advisor or technical expert, where required
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Read the full program text and the documents related to the relevant activity.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the required forms and gather all supporting documents for the selected sub-component.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the complete application package to Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
- Step 4: Wait for review
- Only complete applications are processed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission for completeness and eligibility.
- Only complete applications are processed.
- If approved, the applicant receives a funding agreement before project completion.
- Final claims and supporting documents must be submitted at the end of the project.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until funds are exhausted or the next Prime-Vert program is launched.
- Only complete applications with all required documents will be processed.
- If a request is accepted, eligible expenses incurred from April 1, 2026 may be considered.
- An applicant may request a review of a decision within 30 days of notification.
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 sustainable farm agro-environmental practices
- 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 1.2.4Agri-environment support for farm projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.5Support for agri-environmental farm projects
- MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.2.6Funding for agri-environmental farm projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3 Program
What is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3?
Support for farm-based agro-environmental projects in Quebec. The program funds trials, sustainable practices, and selected environmental improvements, with support up to $15,000 per trial and other maximums depending on the project type.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3 program, you must:
Farm-based applicants only for this component
Project must be supervised by an advisor
Project must fit an eligible agro-environmental activity
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3?
On-farm agro-environmental trials
Organic conversion of plant, maple, and beekeeping production units
Environmental improvements in farm practices and management systems
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at Prime-Vert@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3 available?
The MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 1.3 is a Grant and Funding