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Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation
Support for greener farming practices
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial support of up to CAD 50,000 helps agricultural businesses adopt better environmental practices. The initiative supports practices such as soil protection, herbicide reduction, improved fertilizer management, crop diversification, biodiversity-friendly developments, and agri-environmental training.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Adoption of eligible agri-environmental practices
- Agri-environmental training for farm operators
- Implementation of biodiversity-friendly developments
Documents Needed
- Registration form in the online file
- Declaration of exploitable areas and eligible crop areas
- Annual declarations of seeded areas and eligible practices
- Agri-environmental risk assessment
- Training certificates and supporting documents, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses
- Producers with agricultural land in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Businesses listed in the public contracts ineligibility registry
- Businesses under bankruptcy or insolvency protection
- Applicants unable to meet French language requirements
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with eligible agri-environmental practices
- Declared superficies and projected eligible crops
- Region of the main operating site
- Expected environmental gains
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your file
- Ensure you have an online file with FADQ.
- Gather the required business and land information.
- Step 2: Complete registration
- Fill out the registration form in the online file.
- Submit it during the registration period.
- Step 3: Submit annual declarations
- Declare seeded areas and biodiversity-friendly developments.
- Declare nitrogen fertilizer inputs and applied practices.
- Step 4: Maintain participation
- Keep annual declarations up to date.
- Provide supporting documents when requested.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after submission
- Annual declarations are checked before payments
- Some files may be selected for control or verification
- Applicants may request a review decision in writing within 90 days
Additional information
- The initiative is administered by La Financière agricole du Québec (FADQ).
- Participation is voluntary and applies over a two-year participation period.
- Funding depends on available budget credits.
- The program is linked to Quebec’s Sustainable Agriculture Plan 2020-2030.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation Program
What is the Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation?
Financial support of up to CAD 50,000 helps agricultural businesses adopt better environmental practices. The initiative supports practices such as soil protection, herbicide reduction, improved fertilizer management, crop diversification, biodiversity-friendly developments, and agri-environmental training.
How much funding can be received?
Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation program?
To be eligible for the Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation program, you must:
Agricultural business
Land in Quebec
At least one eligible practice
What expenses are eligible under Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation?
Adoption of eligible agri-environmental practices
Agri-environmental training for farm operators
Implementation of biodiversity-friendly developments
Who can I contact for more information about the Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) or by phone at 1 800 749-3646.
Where is the Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation available?
The Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation is a Grant and Funding