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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.2
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Agri-environment information dissemination support initiative in Quebec
Grant and Funding
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2018
- Closing date : March 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Activities funded
- Field demonstration activities showcasing agro-environmental practices.
- Other information dissemination activities in agro-environment, such as conferences and informational events.
Eligibility
- 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
Selection criteria
- 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
1
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.
2
Project realization
Ensure that each publication and each product for the transfer of results are approved by the Ministry before their dissemination.
3
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.
