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PADAAR — Measure 4075 – On-farm or indoor demonstrations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports knowledge transfer and demonstration of innovative agricultural techniques
Grant and Funding
Overview
The PADAAR – Measure 4075: On-farm or Indoor Demonstrations grant provides a lump sum of $2,000 per project to support initiatives that disseminate new production techniques, agricultural equipment, or adapted crops and livestock through knowledge transfer activities to producers. Eligible activities must have a collective or sectoral scope and take place in Quebec, focusing on sharing innovations within the agricultural and agri-food sector.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : June 25, 2024
- Closing date : February 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Activities funded
- Projects that facilitate knowledge transfer activities for producers, such as demonstrations of new agricultural production techniques.
- Projects showcasing adapted agricultural equipment, crop varieties, or livestock practices to a broader community or sector.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 2,000
Field demo of smart soil sensors for forage crop growers
$ 2,000
Demo day on adapted robotic milking for small dairy farms
$ 2,000
Test plot demonstration of climate-resilient soybean varieties
$ 2,000
Pig producers’ seminar on antibiotic alternatives for herd health
$ 2,000
Workshop on low-input no-till vegetable production systems
$ 2,000
Hands-on demo of insect netting for fruit and berry producers
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an agricultural operation registered with the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation or a municipal entity.
- The project must have a collective or sectoral scope.
- The project must involve a knowledge transfer activity related to entrepreneurship or agri-food.
- The project must take place within Quebec.
Who is eligible?
- Registered agricultural operations
- Municipal entities
Who is not eligible
- Companies organizing training programs leading to a diploma.
- Businesses hosting trade shows or exhibitions.
- Entities conducting fundraising, social, or union activities.
- Organizations planning events targeted at a restricted audience or promoting a business unrelated to advisory services.
- Companies involved in projects related to recreational cannabis or non-Health Canada approved cannabis products (except industrial hemp), including cannabis derivatives like food ingredients, processed foods, topicals, concentrates, tinctures, and capsules.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located in the territory of Quebec
Selection criteria
- Relevance and structural impact in the sector or region.
- Technical and organizational feasibility of the project.
How to apply
1
Review program details
- Read the full program text to understand all requirements and details
- Consult all reference documents relevant to Measure 4075
- Review eligibility criteria for applicants and projects
2
Complete and sign application form
- Download and complete the Measure 4075 application form
- Ensure form is filled out accurately and signed by the authorized representative
- Prepare a proxy or relevant document (e.g., minutes, resolution) authorizing the representative, if applicable
3
Prepare supporting documents
- Gather all required supporting documents indicated for Measure 4075
- Ensure all documents are organized and ready for submission
4
Submit complete application
- Send the signed application form and all required documents by email to padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
- Submit the request preferably at least 60 days before the activity date
- Ensure an automatic acknowledgement of receipt is received
5
Await application review
- Wait for the Ministry’s review and analysis of the application
- Project is evaluated based on eligibility and relevance
6
Coordinate with Ministry if accepted
- If the project is accepted, contact a Ministry representative at least two weeks before producing promotional materials or holding public/media activities
- Verify compliance with government visual standards
7
Submit project completion documents
- At the end of the project, submit a list of participating enterprises (name and head office address)
- Provide feedback from companies and other participants
- Submit evidence of methods used to ensure Ministry visibility
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the activity date.
- Only complete applications, including all required documents, will be processed.
- Recipients must notify the Ministry at least two weeks before producing promotional materials or holding a public event to ensure compliance with government visual standards.
- A general appreciation from participants and details of Ministry visibility must be reported at project completion.
Contacts
padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
