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Ministerial Initiative Agri-Environmental Compensation
Support for agri-environmental practices
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
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
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