MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 3.3

The MAPAQ Prime-Vert Component 3.3 grant provides financial assistance to support the implementation of agroenvironmental practices through trials. It outlines specific financing modalities based on project duration and expenditure compliance.

• An advance of 25% of the total financial aid is paid after signing the "Conditions et modalités de versement de l’aide financière" document by both parties.
• For projects with a duration exceeding one year, the remaining financial aid is disbursed in annual installments based on actual expenses after submission and approval of the required supporting documents.
• For projects lasting one year, the final payment is issued based on the actual expenses incurred, following the submission and approval of the necessary receipts.
• The final disbursement must equal at least 20% of the total financial aid granted.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.

• The applicant must be an agricultural business registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).

Who is eligible?

To be eligible, applicants must be agricultural businesses that are registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) in Quebec. The grants under this program are specifically targeted at these registered agricultural enterprises looking to conduct trials for the implementation of proven agro-environmental practices on their farms.

Who is not eligible

This grant is specifically designed to support the development and transfer of agroenvironmental practices within registered agricultural enterprises. Restrictions ensure the funds are allocated to those who are engaged in agricultural activities in Quebec.

• Non-agricultural businesses are not eligible to apply.
• Businesses not registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) cannot apply.
• Companies intending to use grant funds for activities outside Quebec are excluded.
• Requests for funding existing practices or equipment modifications outside the defined scope are ineligible.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers necessary expenses to carry out the project efficiently and effectively.

• Costs of labor directly involved in the project.
• Professional fees, including those for preparing the technical files.
• Travel expenses adhering to the government's relevant guidelines.
• Purchases of inputs and materials for trial implementations.
• Expenses for using farm equipment.
• Rental costs for necessary equipment.
• Costs related to laboratory analyses.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is dedicated to companies located in Quebec, as defined by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).

• Enterprises operating within the province of Quebec.

The evaluation and selection of projects under this grant are focused on ensuring the alignment with the grant’s objectives to implement impactful agro-environmental practices.

• Clarity and feasibility of the project’s objectives and plans for testing adaptation or validation of agro-environmental practices.
• Alignment with the Plan d’agriculture durable (PAD) objectives and compliance with the guidelines presented in Part B of the guide.
• Integration of variability conditions in the implementation and incorporation of a comparative analysis with current practices.
• Technico-economic evaluation of the proposed practice modifications.
• Quality and completeness of the technical dossier prepared by an agronomist, including adherence to scientific methods and repeatability of treatments.

Some additional relevant details for this grant include:

• Grants are cumulative starting from April 1, 2018, and a maximum of $15,000 can be awarded over the program's duration.
• Projects should be completed by February 1, 2025, at the latest.
• Care must be taken to ensure rigorous data collection and analysis methodologies are used to validate the outcomes.
• Regular updates and final assessments, including technical and financial aspects, are crucial for ongoing funding releases and final settlement.
• Consulting with regional directors early can provide guidance on compliance and increase chances of success.