
PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Relief group
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports skill development for new and future agricultural producers
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 28, 2024
- Closing date : February 15, 2026
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Funds Providers
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Program status
Open
Overview
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.
Activities funded
- 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
- 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
Selection criteria
- Relevance and structural impact of the project in the community.
- Technical and organizational feasibility.
- Financial feasibility.
How to apply
1
Review program documentation
- Read the program's complete terms and conditions (PDF 64 KB)
- Review all reference documents related to Measure 4074
2
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
3
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
4
Receive acknowledgment of receipt
- Wait for the automatic acknowledgment of receipt by email
- Check your spam folder if you do not receive confirmation
5
Application evaluation
- Your application is analyzed by Ministry representatives
- Assessment covers relevance, structuring effect, technical and financial feasibility
6
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
7
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.
Contacts
padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
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