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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
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PADAAR — Measure 4074 – Targeted individual skills development plan. 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 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 or by phone at none.
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
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