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MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2
Supports local marketing and agritourism projects
Last Update: May 25, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
MAPAQ Proximity supports local marketing and agritourism projects for agricultural operations and food processing businesses in Quebec. The program offers up to $50,000 per applicant to plan, develop, or consolidate eligible collective and individual initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- From $ 30,000 to $ 1,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collective initiatives for proximity marketing or agritourism.
- Individual initiatives based on a commercialization plan.
Documents Needed
- Signed financial assistance application form.
- Cost and financing structure document.
- Quotes for professional services over $5,000.
- Recent financial statements or equivalent financial documents.
- Commercialization plan, when required.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations, cooperatives, business groups, municipal entities, and Indigenous communities.
- Agricultural operations.
- Food processing businesses.
- New businesses.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses involved in cannabis-related activities.
- Businesses involved in tobacco-related activities.
- Food processing businesses that subcontract processing.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and project-related contractor services.
- Employee salaries, benefits, and social charges for project work.
- Communication, branding, and promotional materials.
- Website development and related digital tools.
- Interpretive, signage, and market infrastructure expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cannabis-related activities.
- Tobacco-related activities.
- Non-approved products.
- Activities involving subcontracted food processing, for food processing businesses.
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications that are complete are reviewed by MAPAQ.
- Only admissible applications are assessed.
- Applicants are notified of the decision.
- A decision review can be requested within 30 days of notification.
- The review is handled by a MAPAQ representative who was not involved in the original decision.
Additional information
- The Initiative comes into effect on May 29, 2024, was amended on August 12, 2024, and will end on February 15, 2026, or earlier if funds are exhausted.
- Applicants must comply with all relevant laws and regulations for the duration of the funding agreement.
- The Ministry may visit the project location or request supporting documents for verification during and up to five years following project completion.
- Recipients must acknowledge the Ministry’s support in all public communications about the funded project.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2. 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 — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2?
MAPAQ Proximity supports local marketing and agritourism projects for agricultural operations and food processing businesses in Quebec. The program offers up to $50,000 per applicant to plan, develop, or consolidate eligible collective and individual initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2 program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2 program, you must:
Proximity marketing or agritourism.
Eligible collective or individual applicant.
Quebec-based activity, for individual projects.
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2?
Collective initiatives for proximity marketing or agritourism.
Individual initiatives based on a commercialization plan.
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).
Where is the MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2 available?
The MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 2 is a Grant and Funding