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MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3
Support for farm agro-environmental trials
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports farm trials that help adopt proven agro-environmental practices. It provides up to $15,000 over a maximum of 3 years for activities such as implementation trials, monitoring, and technical analysis.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- 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
- Farm trials to implement proven agro-environmental practices
- Trials on cover crops and crop rotation diversification
- Trials to reduce pesticide risks
- Trials using biological control, exclusion nets, or mechanical weeding
- Trials to reduce fertilizer doses
Documents Needed
- Financial assistance application form
- Technical file prepared by an agronomist
- Financing plan
- Signed payment terms and conditions document
- Results sheet and supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses
Eligible expenses
- Labour and professional fees, including technical file preparation
- Travel expenses
- Inputs, materials, and new supplies for the trial
- Farm equipment use or rental
- Laboratory analysis costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine operating costs and normal maintenance
- Debt financing and repayment
- Purchases of self-propelled equipment usable for other purposes
- Refundable GST and QST
- Permits, licences, postage, and the applicant’s own transport costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by MAPAQ after submission.
- If admissible, MAPAQ issues a letter of admissibility.
- After approval, the technical file must be submitted for review.
- MAPAQ then sends an offer letter and payment conditions.
- Funding is paid after the required supporting documents are approved.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
- The technical file must be submitted within two months after approval.
- Projects must comply with MAPAQ technical guidelines for the chosen practice.
- The MAPAQ may request modifications after reviewing the technical file.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3?
This program supports farm trials that help adopt proven agro-environmental practices. It provides up to $15,000 over a maximum of 3 years for activities such as implementation trials, monitoring, and technical analysis.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3 program, you must:
Registered agricultural business
Project in Quebec
Supervised by an agronomist
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3?
Farm trials to implement proven agro-environmental practices
Trials on cover crops and crop rotation diversification
Trials to reduce pesticide risks
Trials using biological control, exclusion nets, or mechanical weeding
Trials to reduce fertilizer doses
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).
Where is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3 available?
The MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3 is a Grant and Funding