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MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025
Funding for restoring idle agricultural land
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports the restoration of underutilized agricultural land in La Matapédia. It offers up to $20,000 per producer number for land clearing and soil preparation projects.
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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 : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- La Matapédia
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Restoring underutilized agricultural land to production
- Developing projects to restart farming on idle land
- Supporting farm start-ups and business expansion
- Encouraging agricultural diversification and emerging productions
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Agronomic characterization form
- Business plan or crop plan
- Lease agreement and landowner authorization, if applicable
- Machinery expense breakdown, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Property owners or tenants of eligible agricultural land
Eligible expenses
- Land restoration work such as clearing, brush cutting, grinding, decompaction, and soil preparation
- Machinery use by the farmer
- Machinery rental and transport
- External labor for the work
- Agronomist fees for land characterization
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Liming and seed costs
- Purchase or rental of agricultural land
- Purchase of equipment or machinery
- Operating and administrative costs
- Costs already incurred before approval
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of La Matapédia
Selection criteria
- Project score based on the published selection grid
- Priority for projects that restore several lands or land blocks
- Higher-scoring projects are selected first if funding is limited
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the official form.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the application to the MRC by email.
- Step 3: Review process
- The MRC may request additional information during analysis.
- Projects are assessed using the program’s selection grid.
- Step 4: After approval
- Wait for written acceptance before starting eligible work and expenses.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the MRC’s development service and an advisory committee.
- Applications are scored using a selection grid published with the program.
- Higher-scoring projects are prioritized if funds are limited.
- Additional information may be requested during the review.
- If approved, funding is paid in stages based on work progress and supporting documents.
Additional information
- The program runs from 2023 to 2025 or until funds are exhausted.
- The total program budget is $200,000.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Projects may receive additional points if they restore several lands or land blocks.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025 Program
What is the MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025?
This program supports the restoration of underutilized agricultural land in La Matapédia. It offers up to $20,000 per producer number for land clearing and soil preparation projects.
How much funding can be received?
MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025 program?
To be eligible for the MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025 program, you must:
Land in the MRC of La Matapédia
Unused for at least 5 years
Business plan or crop plan required
What expenses are eligible under MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025?
Restoring underutilized agricultural land to production
Developing projects to restart farming on idle land
Supporting farm start-ups and business expansion
Encouraging agricultural diversification and emerging productions
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025?
You can contact MRC La Matapédia (MRC) by email at administration@mrcmatapedia.quebec or by phone at 418 629-2053 poste 1038.
Where is the MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025 available?
The MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025 program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC La Matapédia — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands 2023-2025 is a Grant and Funding