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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 agricultural cooperative membership costs
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 4,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 15, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Supports agricultural operations joining a CUMA or a farm labor replacement cooperative. It provides non-repayable support for eligible membership-related expenses, up to CAD 4,000 per applicant per year.
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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
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
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), 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
- Usage-rights fees for a CUMA branch
- Usage fees for a farm labor replacement cooperative
- Direct project-related expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible applications are reviewed by the ministry.
- A funding decision is communicated after assessment.
- Only complete applications are considered for analysis.
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
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?
Supports agricultural operations joining a CUMA or a farm labor replacement cooperative. It provides non-repayable support for eligible membership-related expenses, up to CAD 4,000 per applicant per year.
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
Legally constituted organization
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 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