MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2

Who is eligible?

The grant targets projects that address prioritized environmental issues in specific regions, and are evaluated based on several specific criteria to ensure alignment with regional action plans and effectiveness.

• Importance of the environmental problem, alignment with the environmental issue presented in the regional action plan, and collective reach (20 points).
• Quality of the approach or methodology (30 points).
• Expected results and anticipated impacts (20 points).
• Experience and expertise of the project team (15 points).
• Feasibility, realism, project cost, and funding (15 points).

Who is not eligible

This grant primarily targets organizations involved in agro-environmental projects and excludes those not fitting this profile or deriving financial gains outside advisory services in agriculture. Here is a list of some specific restrictions.

• Organizations that benefit financially from the group purchase or sale of agricultural inputs or goods and services outside advisory services.
• Organizations whose operations are primarily outside the scope of agro-environmental advisory work.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly associated with the implementation and realization of agro-environmental projects.

• Labor costs related to the project.
• Fees for consulting and expert services.
• Travel expenses directly tied to the project, following the limits set by the Conseil du trésor.
• Rental costs for land, buildings, machinery, or equipment.
• Cost of materials, tools, inputs, or services rented or purchased for the project.
• Costs related to communication, advertising, and information dissemination.
• Administrative fees not exceeding 15% of the total eligible expenses listed above.
• Additional costs for implementing INSPQ-recommended health guidelines for gatherings, such as sanitary protection equipment and cleaning products.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Financial aid is provided under specific modalities detailed in the administrative letter agreed upon by the applicant and the Ministry.
• Disbursement of funds involves an initial payment and subsequent payments based on deliverables, with a final payment upon full project completion and approval of all deliverables.
• Prior written authorization from the Ministry is required for any cost overruns compared to the initial estimate, supported by detailed justifications.
• All purchases and services should preferably be sourced from recognized suppliers in Quebec, but exemptions can be requested for justified cases.
• All reports and communication materials related to the project must receive prior acceptance by the Ministry before their public release.