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Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA)
Financial support for agri-environmental farm practices
Offered by
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 50,000
Deadline
March 31, 2023
Opened March 6, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Ministerial Initiative on Compensating Agri-Environmental Practices supports agricultural businesses in Quebec that adopt agri-environmental practices. It provides financial incentives for eligible practices, agri-environmental training, and biodiversity-friendly land development over a three-year participation period.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Crop diversification
- Off-season soil protection
- Reducing the use of herbicides
- Using insecticide-free seeds
- Biodiversity friendly planning
- Agri-environmental training courses under the 2020–2030 Sustainable Agriculture Plan
Documents Needed
- Form in your on-line file, under the tab Services transactionnel
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses
- Business operators who wish to take eligible training courses under the 2020–2030 Sustainable Agriculture Plan
- Owners or tenants of agricultural land located in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Businesses listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
- Businesses in default on a prior government financial assistance agreement
- Businesses unable to meet French language requirements
- Businesses under creditor protection, bankruptcy, or insolvency proceedings
Eligible expenses
- Financial assistance for applied eligible practices
- Financial assistance for agri-environmental training
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with eligible agri-environmental practices.
- Progress in the total annual value of applied practices over time.
- Meeting application thresholds for certain practices.
- Compliance with annual declarations and reporting requirements.
How to apply
- Complete the form in your on-line file, under the tab Services transactionnel.
- If you do not yet have a FADQ file, contact your local service centre to create your client file and your on-line file.
- Registration deadline: from March 6, 2023, and no later than March 31, 2023, or until available funding is depleted.
Processing and Agreement
- The remaining three instalments are payable each year of participation.
- These instalments 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 to the previous instalments.
- Depending on the level of progress observed, adjustments may be made to the cumulative financial assistance and the payments made.
Additional information
- The program is administered by La Financière agricole du Québec (FADQ).
- It is linked to the 2020-2030 Sustainable Agriculture Plan.
- It is recognized under the Canadian Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
- Applicants may request a review of a decision within 90 days.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA) Program
What is the Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA)?
The Ministerial Initiative on Compensating Agri-Environmental Practices supports agricultural businesses in Quebec that adopt agri-environmental practices. It provides financial incentives for eligible practices, agri-environmental training, and biodiversity-friendly land development over a three-year participation period.
How much funding can be received?
Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA) Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA) program?
To be eligible for the Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA) program, you must:
Be an agricultural business registered with the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec and have a farm operator ministerial identification number (MIN)
Be the owner or tenant of agricultural land located in Quebec
Apply at least one eligible agri-environmental practice
What expenses are eligible under Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA)?
Crop diversification
Off-season soil protection
Reducing the use of herbicides
Using insecticide-free seeds
Biodiversity friendly planning
Agri-environmental training courses under the 2020–2030 Sustainable Agriculture Plan
Who can I contact for more information about the Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA)?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) or by phone at 1 800 749-3646.
Where is the Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA) available?
The Ministerial initiative for the remuneration of agri-environmental practices (RPA) program is available the province of Quebec.