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PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor
Regional support for agricultural cooperative membership
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 4,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
PADAAR measure 4078 supports agricultural operations in Quebec to improve farm practices and performance through cooperative membership. It covers eligible expenses directly related to the project, including CUMA usage-rights charges and farm labor replacement service fees, with a non-repayable contribution up to 50%.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Joining one or more branches of a CUMA.
- Joining a farm labor replacement cooperative.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form.
- Signed CUMA commitment contract(s); if needed, the list of branch members when it is not included in the contract.
- Signed service usage summary from the farm labor replacement cooperative.
- Invoices of $2,500 or more related to the project; if needed, a proxy or other authorization document.
- Proof of training for young farmer clients on request; any additional relevant information on request; invoices and proof of payment related to the project for 5 years after the last payment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural operations
Eligible expenses
- Expenses directly related to project realization.
- Expenses incurred between February 16 of the previous government fiscal year and February 15 of the current one.
- CUMA usage-rights charges payable by the applicant for joining one or more branches of a CUMA.
- Usage fees payable for joining a farm labor replacement cooperative.
How to apply
- Read the full program text to understand the program details.
- Contact the MAPAQ advisor for your region to validate project eligibility.
- Consult the reference documents for the measure that applies to you.
- Complete and sign the financial assistance application form, then email it with the mandatory documents to padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca by 15 February of the current government fiscal year.
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete applications are analyzed.
- Any eligible application receives an evaluation.
- An automatic acknowledgment of receipt is sent after submission.
- A decision of evaluation may be appealed within 30 days using the revision request form.
- Changes, improvements, additional information, or new documents not included in the original application are not considered in a revision request.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor Program
What is the PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor?
PADAAR measure 4078 supports agricultural operations in Quebec to improve farm practices and performance through cooperative membership. It covers eligible expenses directly related to the project, including CUMA usage-rights charges and farm labor replacement service fees, with a non-repayable contribution up to 50%.
How much funding can be received?
PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor program?
To be eligible for the PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor program, you must:
The applicant must be an agricultural operation.
The project must involve joining a legally constituted CUMA or a legally constituted farm labor replacement cooperative.
The project must present at least $1,000 in eligible expenses, or $750 for young farmer clients.
What expenses are eligible under PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor?
Joining one or more branches of a CUMA.
Joining a farm labor replacement cooperative.
Who can I contact for more information about the PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 4186430033.
Where is the PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor available?
The PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PADAAR — Measure 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor is a Grant and Funding