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Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation
Support for agri-environmental practices
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 16, 2026Latest change: The Description page now states the initiative runs from February 8, 2022 to March 31, 2027 and clarifies that it applies to clients enrolled in 2022, 2023, or 2024.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 16, 2026
Latest change: The Description page now states the initiative runs from February 8, 2022 to March 31, 2027 and clarifies that it applies to clients enrolled in 2022, 2023, or 2024.
Program dates and covered clients updated
The Description source now states that the initiative entered into force on February 8, 2022 and will end on March 31, 2027. It also clarifies that this section applies to clients enrolled in 2022, 2023, or 2024, while clients enrolled from 2025 must use a separate program section. The same source newly identifies MAPAQ as the responsible ministry and FADQ as the administrator, and it describes the initiative as financial recognition for agricultural producers adopting agri-environmental practices beyond regulatory requirements.
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Agricultural businesses registered with the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) and holding a farm operator ministerial identification number (MIN).
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Overview
The Ministerial Initiative on Compensating Agri-Environmental Practices supports agricultural businesses in Quebec that adopt agri-environmental practices beyond regulatory requirements and generate significant environmental gains. Eligible activities include crop diversification, off-season soil protection, and reducing the use of herbicides.
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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
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Practice 1 - Crop Diversification
- Practice 2 - Off-season Soil Protection
- Practice 3 - Reducing the Use of Herbicides
- Practice 4 - Using Insecticide-free Seeds
- Practice 5 - Biodiversity Friendly Planning
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
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses registered with the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) and holding a farm operator ministerial identification number (MIN).
- Owners or tenants of agricultural land located 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
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land use for commercial harvesting purposes, including firewood and fruit trees, under Practice 5 - Biodiversity Friendly Planning.
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
- Complete the form in your on-line file under the tab Services transactionnel, from March 6, 2023 and no later than March 31, 2023, or until available funding is depleted.
- If you do not yet have a FADQ file, contact your local service centre to create your client file and your on-line file.
Processing and Agreement
- Financial assistance is paid in a maximum of five instalments over the duration of the RPA.
- An initial 25% advance is paid following confirmation of enrolment in 2023.
- The remaining three instalments are payable each year of participation and are conditional on mandatory annual reporting and compliance with the general conditions of participation.
- At the end of the three years of participation, a fifth instalment for completed eligible training may be added.
- Following the second year of participation, FADQ reviews the progression of the total annual amount of applied practices and may adjust cumulative financial assistance and payments.
Additional information
- The initiative is administered by La Financière agricole du Québec (FADQ).
- It is a measure of the 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?
The Ministerial Initiative on Compensating Agri-Environmental Practices supports agricultural businesses in Quebec that adopt agri-environmental practices beyond regulatory requirements and generate significant environmental gains. Eligible activities include crop diversification, off-season soil protection, and reducing the use of herbicides.
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:
Apply at least one eligible agri-environmental practice.
Participate in the RPA for three years.
Complete the required annual procedures and reporting.
What expenses are eligible under Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation?
Practice 1 - Crop Diversification
Practice 2 - Off-season Soil Protection
Practice 3 - Reducing the Use of Herbicides
Practice 4 - Using Insecticide-free Seeds
Practice 5 - Biodiversity Friendly Planning
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