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PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan
Support for targeted agricultural skills development
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Closing date : February 15, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports young agricultural entrepreneurs through training and specialized internships to strengthen skills for a farm start-up or establishment project. The maximum financial assistance is $1,500 per director, covering up to 70% of eligible expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Develop workforce skills
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 15, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training activities related to entrepreneurship or agri-food.
- In-person or online information and training sessions.
- Individual courses.
- Unpaid visits or internships in agricultural businesses.
- Workshops and exploratory stays.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form.
- Project cost and financing structure document, if section 7 is not completed.
- Proof of successful completion of an eligible training program.
- Business plan or project description for new farm start-ups with an aspiring farmer NIM.
- Required cooperative documents, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young agricultural entrepreneurs.
- Applicants starting a new agricultural business.
- Applicants establishing themselves in an existing agricultural business.
- Cooperative members with a decision-making role, where applicable.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside the 18 to 39 age range.
- Applicants who have not completed one of the required training programs.
- Projects that are not agricultural training, start-up, or establishment projects.
- Paid internships and regular degree-based training projects.
- Projects related to prohibited cannabis activities, except industrial hemp.
Eligible expenses
- Direct project-related expenses.
- Registration fees for training activities.
- Travel and accommodation costs within public-sector rates.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Training leading to a diploma.
- Training not directly related to agricultural practice.
- Meal expenses.
- Training material purchases.
- Administration costs.
- Paid internships.
- Regular training programs and degree-based training.
- Social, union, fundraising, or trade show activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
- All administrative regions.
Processing and Agreement
- Complete applications are reviewed for admissibility.
- Eligible files are assessed by Ministry representatives.
- Decisions can be appealed within 30 days using the review form.
- Applicants must keep their information and project documents consistent with the submitted file.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted continuously until February 15, 2027, or until funds are exhausted.
- Only complete applications with all required documents are processed.
- An automatic confirmation of receipt is sent after submission.
- An appeal of a decision must be filed within 30 days using the review request form.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan Program
What is the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan?
This program supports young agricultural entrepreneurs through training and specialized internships to strengthen skills for a farm start-up or establishment project. The maximum financial assistance is $1,500 per director, covering up to 70% of eligible expenses.
How much funding can be received?
PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan program?
To be eligible for the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan program, you must:
Age 18 to 39.
Required training completed.
Active in a farm start-up or establishment.
What expenses are eligible under PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan?
Training activities related to entrepreneurship or agri-food.
In-person or online information and training sessions.
Individual courses.
Unpaid visits or internships in agricultural businesses.
Workshops and exploratory stays.
Who can I contact for more information about the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan available?
The PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan is a Grant and Funding