Platform
Consulting
Resources
Pricing
MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity - Quebec - Canada
Closed

MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity

Enhancing Quebec's agricultural productivity through equipment funding
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : December 10, 2024
  • Closing date : February 7, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Initiative ministérielle Productivité végétale provides non-repayable grants of up to $50,000 to increase productivity in Quebec's plant production and apiculture sectors through the purchase of equipment. Eligible activities include improving workforce productivity in targeted plant production and increasing the apicultural herd.

/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Optimize production processes
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : December 10, 2024
  • Closing date : February 7, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Youth (<40)

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity focuses on enhancing the productivity of plant-based agricultural operations and beekeeping in Quebec through technology acquisition and resource improvement. Eligible projects range from purchasing agricultural equipment to improve workforce productivity to acquiring materials that support beekeeping health and expansion.

  • Acquisition of agricultural equipment to reduce manual labor hours in targeted plant production.
  • Purchase of equipment to increase the productivity of agricultural workers in plant production.
  • Procurement of equipment or materials to enhance the survival rate of bee colonies and expand the apicultural livestock.
  • Implementation of new technology or equipment to achieve significant labor savings in apiculture.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the grant under Volet 1, applicants must either be a Cooperative for the Use of Agricultural Equipment (CUMA) or an agricultural operation with at least 50% of its gross agricultural income derived from targeted plant productions, as verified through the MAPAQ's farm registration records. For Volet 2, applicants must be a CUMA or a farm engaged in beekeeping, registered with the MAPAQ's bee owner registry, and must participate in La Financière agricole du Québec's bee protection insurance program. Additionally, projects must have eligible expenses of at least $5,000 and be completed with claims filed by February 15 of the following financial year. Projects by a CUMA must involve at least three agricultural operations and aim to purchase equipment improving labor productivity or, for beekeeping, reducing bee mortality.

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant focus on the acquisition of agricultural equipment and materials linked to productivity and expansion objectives.

  • Purchase of agricultural equipment for improving productivity in targeted plant production, which allows for a reduction of at least 40 labor hours annually in the identified agricultural task.
  • Purchase of beekeeping equipment and materials that maintain hive health, increase bee survival rates, and expand the bee colonies.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available for companies located in specified regions in Quebec. The eligible regions are designated to encourage agricultural productivity in less urbanized areas.

  • Abitibi-Témiscamingue–Nord-du-Québec
  • Bas-Saint-Laurent
  • Côte-Nord
  • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  • Outaouais
  • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • The submission of projects will continue until February 7, 2025, or until funds are exhausted, with only complete applications being processed.
  • Grants are non-refundable and provided as subsidies, with a maximum funding rate of 45% for Volet 1 and 50% for Volet 2 of eligible expenses.
  • Additional financial aid (15% of eligible expenses) can be given in cases of biological precertification, new entrant farms, CUMAs, or projects in peripheral regions.
  • A maximum aid amount of $50,000, including bonuses, can be awarded per applicant throughout the initiative's duration.
  • Equipment shared among different agricultural operations must be included in a single application.
  • For agricultural equipment valued at $2,500 or more, preference must be given to suppliers located in Quebec, with the possibility of applying for a waiver if unavailable locally.

Frequently Asked Questions about the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity. 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 — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity?

The Initiative ministérielle Productivité végétale provides non-repayable grants of up to $50,000 to increase productivity in Quebec's plant production and apiculture sectors through the purchase of equipment. Eligible activities include improving workforce productivity in targeted plant production and increasing the apicultural herd.

How much funding can be received?

MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity Funds up to 45% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was February 7, 2025.

Who is eligible for the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity program?

To be eligible for the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity program, you must: The applicant must be a Cooperative for the Use of Agricultural Equipment (CUMA) or an agricultural operation where at least 50% of the gross agricultural income is from targeted crop production. For apiculture projects, the applicant must be registered with the MAPAQ Beekeepers' Register and adhere to the Apiculture protection subgroup of ASREC insurance of La Financière agricole du Québec for the year 2025.

What expenses are eligible under MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity?

The MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity focuses on enhancing the productivity of plant-based agricultural operations and beekeeping in Quebec through technology acquisition and resource improvement. Eligible projects range from purchasing agricultural equipment to improve workforce productivity to acquiring materials that support beekeeping health and expansion. Acquisition of agricultural equipment to reduce manual labor hours in targeted plant production. Purchase of equipment to increase the productivity of agricultural workers in plant production. Procurement of equipment or materials to enhance the survival rate of bee colonies and expand the apicultural livestock. Implementation of new technology or equipment to achieve significant labor savings in apiculture.

Who can I contact for more information about the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity?

You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).

Where is the MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity available?

The MAPAQ — Ministerial Initiative for Plant Productivity program is available the province of Quebec.

More programs like this