How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2?

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2 is funded by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

What are MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a legally constituted and MAPAQ-recognized agricultural producer organization, a consultant, a non-profit, or a parapublic/private organization (excluding educational institutions). The applicant must act as the main project lead for its entire duration. The applicant must not benefit financially from the sale or grouping of agricultural inputs or goods/services, except advisory services.

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2

Last Update: June 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Agri-environment information dissemination support initiative in Quebec

MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2 at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $5,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : April 1, 2018
Closing date : March 31, 2023

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Grant Providers

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

Status

Closed

Overview of the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2 program

The grant under Sub-component 3.2 of the Prime-Vert 2018-2023 program provides financial support of up to $5,000 for activities aimed at disseminating information to enhance the adoption of agro-environmental practices by agricultural enterprises. Eligible activities include demonstration field events and other information-sharing activities like conferences, mainly targeting agricultural businesses in Quebec.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance covers up to 75% of eligible project expenses.
Maximum funding of $5,000 for field demonstration activities and events with over 150 participants.
Maximum funding of $3,000 for other knowledge dissemination activities such as conferences or information days.
Administrative expenses are eligible up to 15% of the total eligible expenses (calculated before administration costs are added).

Eligible projects & activities

Field demonstration activities showcasing agro-environmental practices.
Other information dissemination activities in agro-environment, such as conferences and informational events.

Eligibility criteria of the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2 program

The applicant must be a recognized agricultural advisor, a legally constituted and Ministry-recognized agricultural producers’ organization, a public or private organization (excluding educational institutions), or a non-profit organization.
The applicant must act as the main project manager throughout the project's implementation.
The applicant must not derive financial benefit from the group purchase or sale of agricultural inputs or goods and services, other than advisory services.
The project must focus primarily on disseminating information about agri-environmental practices, target agricultural businesses, be carried out in Quebec, and have collective scope with strong applicability for agricultural businesses.

Who is eligible?

Certified agricultural advisors
Legally constituted and Ministry-recognized agricultural producer organizations
Parapublic or private organizations (excluding educational institutions)
Non-profit organizations

Who is not eligible

Educational institutions.
Organizations that benefit financially from the group purchasing or sale of agricultural inputs, goods, or services, except for advisory services.
Government organizations (expenses and salaries of government staff are not eligible).

Eligible expenses

Labour costs directly related to the project.
Travel expenses in accordance with Quebec government policies.
Rental of land, buildings, machinery, or equipment.
Rental or purchase of materials, tools, inputs, or services related to the project.
Costs for communications, advertising, and information dissemination.
Bus transportation costs for participants (when essential, for group transport within Quebec, and offered to all participants).
Administrative expenses up to 15% of eligible project costs.
Purchase of sanitary protection equipment (e.g., gloves, protective clothing, face coverings) when required for activities.
Purchase of cleaning or disinfectant products (e.g., soap, gel) as necessary for project activities.
Cleaning costs for the site where the activity takes place (related to health requirements).

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2 program

Relevance and coherence of the project in relation to the objectives of Sub-component 3.2 (15 points).
Quality of the approach or methodology (15 points).
Expected results, innovation, and anticipated impacts (40 points).
Experience and expertise of the project team (15 points).
Feasibility, realism, project cost, and proposed financing (15 points).

How to apply to the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2 program

Submission of the financial aid application

Submission of the financial aid application form accessible via the indicated link.
Submission of the financing plan accessible via the same link.
Send all these documents to the regional department of the Ministry at least one month before the scheduled activity.
Receive an acknowledgment of receipt from the Ministry.

Project realization

Ensure that each publication and each product for the transfer of results are approved by the Ministry before their dissemination.

Submission of deliverables following the completion of the project

Submit a final report in accordance with the template to the regional management of the Ministry.
Include a copy of each publication or product for transferring the results.
Submit any other deliverables planned for the project.
Provide all supporting documents regarding expenses.
Wait for the Ministry's approval for the disbursement of financial assistance.

Additional information

The applicant must serve as the main project lead throughout the project duration.
The Ministry must approve every publication or result transfer product prior to its dissemination.
Requests for cost overruns require prior Ministry authorization with detailed supporting documentation.
Missing or incomplete documentation may delay or suspend funding disbursement, and ultimately lead to refusal if not rectified within prescribed deadlines.