How much funding can be received?

The PADAAR Measure 4074 – Relief Group grant provides up to $5,000 in non-repayable funding to support projects that foster the integration of new and future agricultural producers through skill and knowledge development. Eligible activities include participation in training sessions, informational events, non-remunerated internships, and exploratory workshops within Quebec.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable contribution covering up to 70% of eligible project expenses.
Maximum financial assistance of $5,000 per project.
Minimum eligible project expenses must be $1,500 to qualify for funding.

Eligible projects & activities

Participation in training sessions or informational activities, either in person or online.
Undertaking visits or unpaid internships in agricultural businesses.
Participation in workshops or exploratory stays focused on agricultural practices.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 5,000

Organize series of collective field visits to fruit orchards

$ 4,800

Organize group workshop on organic vegetable production techniques

$ 4,930

Group internship program at a dairy farm for knowledge transfer

$ 4,000

Group participation in online workshop on agri-business start-up

$ 4,880

Deliver on-farm greenhouse workshop and seed-starting demo for youth

$ 3,350

Attend food innovation conference for young agri-entrepreneurs

Eligibility criteria of the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Relief group program

The applicant must be a recognized Groupe de la relève agricole by the Ministry.
The project must address a priority identified by the concerned Groupe de la relève agricole.
The project must have a collective scope, involving a minimum of three members from the concerned group.
The proposed activities must take place within Quebec (with possible exceptions for activities outside Quebec subject to Ministry approval).

Who is eligible?

Recognized agricultural succession groups (Groupe de la relève agricole)

Who is not eligible

Companies or groups organizing social, union-related, or fundraising activities.
Organizations involved in activities related to the recreational cannabis sector (except industrial hemp) or products not approved by Health Canada.
Entities hosting animal judging activities, trade shows, or recognition events.
Businesses promoting their own products or services, aside from advisory services.
Projects involving non-members of the recognized agricultural youth group are not eligible.

Eligible expenses

Collective registration fees.
Collective travel and accommodation costs (within public sector rates).
Expenses related to necessary biosecurity materials for the project.
Event promotion costs.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Relief group program

Relevance and structural impact of the project in the community.
Technical and organizational feasibility.
Financial feasibility.

How to apply to the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Relief group program

Review program documentation

Read the program's complete terms and conditions (PDF 64 KB)
Review all reference documents related to Measure 4074

Prepare application documents

Complete and sign the financial assistance application form for Measure 4074
Prepare a document showing project costs and financing structure if Section 7 of the form is not completed
If necessary, prepare a power of attorney or authorization document for the representative

Submit your application

Submit the completed and signed application form with all required documents by email to padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
Ensure your submission is at least 60 days before the planned activity
Only complete applications will be processed

Receive acknowledgment of receipt

Wait for the automatic acknowledgment of receipt by email
Check your spam folder if you do not receive confirmation

Application evaluation

Your application is analyzed by Ministry representatives
Assessment covers relevance, structuring effect, technical and financial feasibility

Comply with visual standards if accepted

If accepted, communicate with the Ministry two weeks before producing promotional tools or holding public/media activities to ensure compliance with government visual standards

Submit project closure documents

At project completion, provide the list of participating enterprises and their addresses
Submit a general appreciation report from enterprises and participants

Additional information

Applications are accepted continuously until February 15, 2026, or until available funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
Acknowledgment of receipt is sent automatically upon submitting a complete application; applicants are responsible for ensuring they receive this notification.
Applicants may request a review of a decision within 30 days following notification; only information contained in the initial application will be considered during the review.
When producing promotional materials or holding public activities, applicants must contact the Ministry to ensure compliance with government visual standards.