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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

Support for cooperative membership costs
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 4,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 15, 2027
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

Supports agricultural businesses joining CUMA or farm labor replacement cooperatives. Funding covers 50% of eligible expenses, up to CAD 4,000 per applicant per year, for membership-related costs.
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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
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 15, 2027

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
  • 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)

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Joining one or more CUMA branches
  • Joining a farm labor replacement cooperative

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed financial assistance application form
  • Signed CUMA commitment contract(s), if applicable
  • CUMA usage-rights invoice(s) for amounts of CAD 2,500 or more, if applicable
  • Signed service usage summary from the labor replacement cooperative, if applicable
  • Power of attorney or resolution authorizing the representative, if applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Agricultural operations
  • Businesses joining CUMA branches
  • Businesses joining a farm labor replacement cooperative

Who is not eligible

  • Non-agricultural businesses
  • Applicants that do not meet the program conditions
  • Projects involving CUMA branches with fewer than three members
  • Applications tied to a CUMA or cooperative that is not legally constituted

Eligible expenses

  • Membership-related usage-rights fees for a CUMA branch
  • Usage fees for a farm labor replacement cooperative
  • Project expenses directly related to the membership

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec
  • All administrative regions

Processing and Agreement

  • Eligible applications are reviewed for admissibility.
  • Applications are assessed by the ministry.
  • A decision is communicated to the applicant.
  • Only approved projects proceed under the program terms.

Additional information

  • Applications are processed continuously until February 15 or until funds are exhausted.
  • Only complete applications with all required documents are reviewed.
  • Automatic acknowledgment of receipt is sent after submission.
  • Appeals of an evaluation decision must be filed within 30 days.

Contacts

padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
4186430033

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

Here are answers to the most common 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. 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 4078 – Support for membership of a cooperative for the use of agricultural equipment (CUMA) and a cooperative for the replacement of agricultural labor?

Supports agricultural businesses joining CUMA or farm labor replacement cooperatives. Funding covers 50% of eligible expenses, up to CAD 4,000 per applicant per year, for membership-related costs.

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: Agricultural operation Joining a CUMA or labor replacement cooperative Minimum eligible expenses required

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 CUMA branches 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 Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, 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

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