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MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses
Support for greenhouse growth and modernization
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 27, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Support for greenhouse businesses in Quebec to expand production and modernize facilities. The program funds greenhouse construction, fixed production equipment, and modernization projects that increase output or energy efficiency.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 27, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 50,000 to $ 50,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of greenhouses
- Installation of fixed production equipment for new greenhouse production
- Modernization of existing greenhouse facilities
Documents Needed
- Completed financial assistance application form
- Last two annual financial statements, or equivalent tax forms with business balance sheets
- Complete business plan, including marketing plan and three-year budget forecasts
- Proof of technical advisory support for new greenhouse production activities
- Detailed quotes for the project
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural operations
- New agricultural businesses
Who is not eligible
- Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
- Applicants who defaulted on previous financial aid obligations after formal notice
- Projects involving cannabis production
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of greenhouses
- Purchase of new fixed production equipment
- Labor for greenhouse construction and site preparation
- Labor for installing fixed production equipment
- Plans and specifications fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Used, rebuilt, reconditioned, or demonstration equipment, materials, or greenhouses
- Self-built materials, except with minister-approved exception
- Buildings or enclosed spaces such as containers
- Mobile or non-production equipment, including packaging or conditioning equipment
- Fuel-based heating systems, operating costs, land, taxes, and in-kind contributions
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Îles-de-la-Madeleine agglomeration
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis
- An admissible application is analyzed by a selection committee
- The minister’s decision is sent by email or mail
- A funding agreement sets the required supporting documents and payment conditions
- The program may require follow-up reporting and project monitoring
Additional information
- The program is closed and no new applications are accepted.
- Only complete files submitted before June 27, 2024 at noon may receive follow-up for additional information.
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- The last payment depends on submitting all required project results data.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses. 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 — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses?
Support for greenhouse businesses in Quebec to expand production and modernize facilities. The program funds greenhouse construction, fixed production equipment, and modernization projects that increase output or energy efficiency.
How much funding can be received?
MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $600,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses program?
To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses program, you must:
Agricultural operation or new agricultural business
Meets the program’s revenue conditions
Project increases greenhouse production in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses?
Construction of greenhouses
Installation of fixed production equipment for new greenhouse production
Modernization of existing greenhouse facilities
Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses available?
The MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MAPAQ — Supporting the development of greenhouse businesses is a Grant and Funding