Open
Source verified July 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
April 30, 2028
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Targeted veterinary establishments with an IFEV of category 2, 3, 4 or 5
See full eligibility
Overview
PISAQ Volet 1 supports targeted veterinary establishments across all regions of Quebec through a non-repayable contribution of up to 50% or 75% of eligible expenses, up to $150,000 per applicant, to improve veterinary service delivery and workforce attraction. Eligible activities include hiring and retaining veterinary staff, administrative support, and veterinary services for agricultural operations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Diversification, expansion, and maintenance of the administrative team supporting veterinarians
- Hiring and retention of animal health technicians
- Activities to attract new veterinary health professionals or obtain temporary staff support
- Projects and activities to maintain or diversify veterinary service delivery
- Veterinary services of at least 15 minutes provided by targeted establishments with an IFEV of 4 or 5, or requiring travel to L'Isle-aux-Coudres, l’île aux Grues, or Côte-Nord
Documents Needed
- Veterinary statement (relevé vétérinaire)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Targeted veterinary establishments with an IFEV of category 2, 3, 4 or 5
- Veterinary establishments
Who is not eligible
- Applicants listed in Quebec’s Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
- Applicants that failed to meet prior obligations after formal notice from the Ministry
- Applicants under insolvency or bankruptcy protection
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for external expertise
- Equipment rental or purchase
- Room or building rental
- Communication, advertising, and information-dissemination costs
- Project-related wages, social charges, and employee benefits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly related to the project
- Building works, renovation, or construction
- Routine operating costs for basic service delivery
- Taxes such as GST and QST
- Application preparation and solicitation fees
Eligible geographic areas
- L'Isle-aux-Coudres
- l’île aux Grues
- Côte-Nord
Selection criteria
- Clear and detailed project description.
- Consistency with the program objective.
- Realistic and measurable expected results.
- Cost relevance and appropriateness for the scale of activities.
How to apply
- For each eligible project, the veterinarian must prepare and complete a veterinary statement.
- The statement must be submitted before the end of the month following the project month through the veterinary establishment that billed the travel.
- Two transmissions per month are allowed per veterinary establishment.
- The last veterinary statements must be sent no later than April 30, 2028.
Processing and Agreement
- After a veterinary statement is submitted, the minister sends an acknowledgment of receipt to the veterinary establishment.
- If the funding request is accepted, a payment notice is sent by email to the veterinary establishment within 30 days after the acknowledgment.
- For targeted establishments with an IFEV of 4 or 5, veterinary statements are counted each quarter and all additional amounts are paid to the establishment.
- Additional amounts for services in L'Isle-aux-Coudres, l’île aux Grues, or Côte-Nord under volet 3 are granted automatically to the establishment.
- Each day of delay reduces the amount payable by 0.2%.
Additional information
- Sub-volet 1.1 projects are submitted through calls for projects, and no call is currently open.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- PISAQ – Stream 2Support for veterinary expertise development
- PISAQ – Stream 3Support for veterinary travel to farms
- PISAQ – Stream 4Supports better animal health practices
Frequently Asked Questions about the PISAQ – Stream 1 Program
What is the PISAQ – Stream 1?
PISAQ Volet 1 supports targeted veterinary establishments across all regions of Quebec through a non-repayable contribution of up to 50% or 75% of eligible expenses, up to $150,000 per applicant, to improve veterinary service delivery and workforce attraction. Eligible activities include hiring and retaining veterinary staff, administrative support, and veterinary services for agricultural operations.
How much funding can be received?
PISAQ – Stream 1 Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 1 program, you must:
Targeted veterinary establishments with an IFEV of category 2, 3, 4 or 5
The establishment must provide veterinary services to agricultural operations in its region
What expenses are eligible under PISAQ – Stream 1?
Diversification, expansion, and maintenance of the administrative team supporting veterinarians
Hiring and retention of animal health technicians
Activities to attract new veterinary health professionals or obtain temporary staff support
Projects and activities to maintain or diversify veterinary service delivery
Veterinary services of at least 15 minutes provided by targeted establishments with an IFEV of 4 or 5, or requiring travel to L'Isle-aux-Coudres, l’île aux Grues, or Côte-Nord
Who can I contact for more information about the PISAQ – Stream 1?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the PISAQ – Stream 1 available?
The PISAQ – Stream 1 program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the PISAQ – Stream 1?
PISAQ – Stream 1 is funded by Government of Québec