How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Programme to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions?

Programme to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions is funded by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

Programme to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions

Q: What are Programme to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be an agricultural or agri-food enterprise. Eligible applicants include groups of agricultural or agri-food companies, or recognized organizations. The enterprise must have a registered economic unit with MAPAQ or have a transformation turnover of less than $5,000,000 at the time of the financial aid application.

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Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development

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Grant and Funding

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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

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The Programme d’appui au développement de l’agriculture et de l’agroalimentaire en région aims to support regional projects that contribute to the adaptation and development of agriculture and agri-food sectors, with funding covering up to 70% of eligible costs, not exceeding $50,000 per project. Eligible activities include projects addressing regional issues, innovations in agricultural practices, and integration support for new agricultural producers.

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Up to 70% of operating expenses for regional agri-food working groups, to a maximum of $50,000 per year.
Up to 50% of eligible expenses for specific regional projects or structuring projects, with a maximum of $50,000 per project.
Up to 50% of eligible expenses for agri-food innovation projects in agricultural enterprises, with a maximum of $10,000 per project, and a flat-rate support of $2,000 for demonstration projects.

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Regional projects that contribute to the adaptation and development of agriculture and agri-food sectors, aligned with regional strategic priorities.
Projects addressing specific regional issues to achieve the objectives of the regional strategic plan.
Implementation of regional structuring projects involving the collaboration of regional partners and contributing to regional planning objectives or specific agreements.
Innovation projects in agricultural enterprises aimed at testing and implementing new practices or adapted technologies.
Demonstration projects to promote new production techniques or agricultural tools.
Projects supporting the integration of new agricultural producers to facilitate the acquisition of skills and knowledge.

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The applicant must be an agricultural enterprise duly registered with MAPAQ in accordance with the applicable regulations.
The applicant can be an agri-food enterprise with an annual revenue of less than $5,000,000 at the time of the funding application.
The applicant can be an organization such as a municipality, regional county municipality (MRC), regional conference of elected officials (CRE), local development council (CLD), consultation table, watershed committee, federation, association, cooperative, social economy enterprise, union, conservation action group, or another organization recognized by the regional office.
The applicant can be a group of agricultural or agri-food businesses, or a grouping of organizations recognized by the Minister.
The project must comply with environmental regulatory requirements.
Only new equipment and materials are eligible for financial support, with preference for Quebec content.
For agricultural production-related capital investments, the business must be located in designated agricultural zones, on an Indian reserve, the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, or the territory east of the Moisie River and Anticosti Island.
Projects must contribute to the strategic objectives and priorities set by the Direction générale des affaires régionales.

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Agricultural enterprises registered with MAPAQ
Agri-food processing enterprises with annual revenues under $5,000,000
Groups of agricultural or agri-food enterprises recognized by MAPAQ
Organizations such as municipalities, regional county municipalities (MRC), regional conferences of elected officials (CRE), local development councils (CLD), consultation roundtables, watershed committees, federations, associations, cooperatives, social economy enterprises, unions, conservation action groups, or other organizations recognized by the regional office

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Applicants whose investment or project activities are not located in an agricultural zone as defined by the Act respecting the preservation of agricultural land and agricultural activities (L.R.Q. c. P-41.1), unless the enterprise is located on an Indian reserve, in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, or in the territory east of the Moisie River and Anticosti Island.
Applicants who do not comply with the program's regulatory requirements, including environmental regulations.
Applicants under insolvency proceedings, including those who have made a proposal to creditors, are subject to receivership or liquidation orders, or are insolvent or on the verge of insolvency under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws.

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Operating expenses of regional agri-food consultation tables (up to 70%).
Admissible expenses related to specific projects targeting regional challenges (up to 50%).
Admissible expenses for the realization of structuring regional projects with regional partners (up to 50%).
Admissible expenses for innovation projects in agricultural enterprises, including testing and implementation of new practices or technologies (up to 50%).
Admissible expenses for demonstration projects to publicize new production techniques or agricultural instruments (up to a set amount).
Admissible expenses for agricultural succession projects to support the integration of new agricultural producers (up to 70%).
Purchase of new equipment and materials (must be made in Quebec unless an exemption is granted).

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All regions served by the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) in Quebec.
Agricultural businesses located in an agricultural zone established under the Loi sur la protection du territoire et des activités agricoles (L.R.Q. c. P-41.1).
Enterprises situated on the territory of an Indian reserve.
Enterprises located in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Enterprises located east of the Moisie River and Anticosti Island.

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Compliance of projects with regulatory requirements related to the environment.
Priority given to projects generating the highest number of direct jobs.
Contribution of the project to achieving the results objectives set by the Ministry.
Submission of a work plan or business plan including measurable objectives with appropriate indicators and planned actions.
Annual or final project report demonstrating activities and results based on agreed indicators.
Analysis of the project's environmental influence.

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Submission of the request

Requests must be addressed in writing to a regional office of the Ministry.
Sign a financial aid agreement, a letter of offer, or a meeting report that includes a clause accepting the program's conditions.

Analysis of requests

Eligible requests will be analyzed by the person or committee designated by the regional director.
Projects will be assessed based on their alignment with the program's objectives.

Challenging a denial

If refused, submit a written appeal to the Review Committee under the responsibility of the regional director within thirty days of the notification of refusal.

Budget commitment

Obtain a written budget commitment or a letter of offer from the regional Ministry office before the start of the work.
Meet the deadline for the execution of expenses related to the project.

Reports and verifications

Send a report confirming the expenses incurred and the appropriate supporting documents to the Ministry.
Allow the Ministry to verify on-site the fixed assets and the expenses incurred if necessary.

Disbursement of financial aid

The financial aid will be disbursed once the project is completed in accordance with the program conditions and the recommendations from the interview report, if applicable.

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Here are additional relevant details for the "Programme d'appui au développement de l'agriculture et de l'agroalimentaire en région":

The grant requires conformity with regulatory environmental requirements.
Priority is given to projects generating direct employment.
The project's progress must be well-documented, detailing measurable objectives and outcomes.
The Ministry may request a written agreement detailing intervention modalities and responsibilities.
Applicants must cooperate with potential audits by the Ministry to verify project expenses and progress.
Projects funded by this grant must acknowledge the Ministry's support in public communications.
Any other government funding received for the project must be disclosed to the Ministry, possibly requiring reimbursement of some funding.
The Ministry reserves the right to alter financial participation if the project deviates from the initial plan or conditions aren't met.
Interest will be charged on any repayment due after 30 days post-claim by the Ministry.