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Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions
Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 20, 2024
- Closing date : February 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Programme d’appui au développement de l’agriculture et de l’agroalimentaire en région supports regional projects that contribute to the adaptation and development of agriculture and agri-food in line with regional priorities. The program covers initiatives such as promotion of Quebec food products, innovation and testing in agricultural businesses, knowledge-transfer demonstrations, succession support, and participation in cooperative farm equipment or labor replacement structures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 20, 2024
- Closing date : February 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- 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
- Regional promotion projects and events to increase purchases of Quebec food products.
- Innovation projects testing and implementing new agricultural practices or adapted technologies.
- Training and internship activities for young agricultural entrepreneurs.
- Knowledge-transfer demonstrations in the field or indoors.
- Projects supporting membership in CUMA or labor-replacement cooperatives.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form
- Required supporting documents for the selected measure
- Financial plan for the selected measure, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional agricultural groupings
- Recognized organizations
- Agricultural enterprises
- Municipal entities
Who is not eligible
- Projects related to recreational cannabis or non-Health Canada-approved cannabis products, except industrial hemp.
- Projects related to additional cannabis products such as food ingredients, processed foods, topical products, concentrates, tinctures, or capsules.
Eligible expenses
- 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).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects related to recreational cannabis or non-Health Canada-approved cannabis products, except industrial hemp.
- Projects related to additional cannabis products such as food ingredients, processed foods, topical products, concentrates, tinctures, or capsules.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete applications are analyzed.
- Applications are reviewed by MAPAQ representatives.
- Applicants may appeal an evaluation decision within 30 days of notification.
- A revision request form must be used for an appeal.
- New information or documents not in the original application are not considered in a revision request.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until February 15, 2026, or until available funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
- Only complete applications with all required documents will be processed, and an automatic acknowledgement of receipt will be sent.
- Applicants are responsible for ensuring they receive the acknowledgement of receipt and should check their spam folder if necessary.
- Applicants have the right to appeal an evaluation decision within 30 days of receipt by submitting a revision request form (forthcoming).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions. 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 Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions?
The Programme d’appui au développement de l’agriculture et de l’agroalimentaire en région supports regional projects that contribute to the adaptation and development of agriculture and agri-food in line with regional priorities. The program covers initiatives such as promotion of Quebec food products, innovation and testing in agricultural businesses, knowledge-transfer demonstrations, succession support, and participation in cooperative farm equipment or labor replacement structures.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions program?
To be eligible for the Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions program, you must:
Complete application required.
Project aligned with regional priorities.
Project carried out in Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions?
Regional promotion projects and events to increase purchases of Quebec food products.
Innovation projects testing and implementing new agricultural practices or adapted technologies.
Training and internship activities for young agricultural entrepreneurs.
Knowledge-transfer demonstrations in the field or indoors.
Projects supporting membership in CUMA or labor-replacement cooperatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions available?
The Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions is a Grant and Funding