How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $150000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the PISAQ – Stream 1?

PISAQ – Stream 1 is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

What are PISAQ – Stream 1's eligibility criterias?

Must be a targeted veterinary establishment with an IFEV of category 2, 3, 4 or 5. Must provide veterinary services to agricultural operations in their region.

PISAQ – Stream 1

Last Update: April 27, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports veterinary service delivery and workforce retention in agriculture

PISAQ – Stream 1 at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $7,000 to $150,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Gouvernement du Québec

Status

Open

Overview of the PISAQ – Stream 1 program

The PISAQ – Stream 1 grant offers up to $150,000 per applicant annually to support Québec veterinary establishments serving agricultural operations, with a focus on workforce attraction and retention. Eligible activities include expanding administrative teams, hiring animal health technicians, and initiatives that enhance or diversify veterinary service delivery in targeted regions.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable financial contribution covering up to 50% or 75% of eligible expenses, depending on project type and region.
Maximum financial assistance of $150,000 per applicant per fiscal year.
Funds are paid in two installments, each representing 50% of the total granted amount.
Specific premiums for hiring and retaining new veterinarians: up to $30,000 per eligible veterinarian (IFEV 2) or $60,000 per eligible veterinarian (IFEV 3, 4, 5), with overall caps per applicant.
Additional incentives for veterinary services in remote regions, ranging from $76 to $458 per veterinary report, according to location.

Eligible projects & activities

Diversification, expansion, and support of administrative teams assisting veterinarians.
Hiring and retention of new veterinary professionals.
Hiring and retention of animal health technicians.
Temporary assistance from additional personnel to support veterinary services.
Implementation of projects designed to maintain or expand the delivery of veterinary services to regional agricultural operations.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 18,000

Retrofitting lighting in an arts centre to high-efficiency LEDs

$ 23,000

Upgrading equipment at a small bakery to reduce waste

$ 48,500

Installing rooftop solar panels on a cooperative community centre

$ 16,000

Developing an accessible online ordering platform for a farm coop

$ 27,000

Replacing outdated refrigeration units with high-efficiency alternatives

$ 23,000

Setting up a textile recycling collection and sorting program

Eligibility criteria of the PISAQ – Stream 1 program

The applicant must be a targeted veterinary establishment providing services to agricultural operations in its region.
The veterinary establishment must have an IFEV (Fragility Index of Veterinary Establishments) category of 2, 3, 4, or 5 at the time of project submission.
The proposed project must aim to strengthen the establishment's ability to attract and retain veterinary workforce to serve local agricultural operations.
The project must be carried out within the province of Quebec.
The project must be completed no later than June 30 of the financial year following the date the complete application is submitted.

Who is eligible?

Targeted veterinary establishments providing services to agricultural operations in Quebec

Eligible expenses

Salaries and benefits for new or retained veterinary professionals working at eligible veterinary establishments.
Wages and compensation for administrative teams supporting veterinarians.
Salaries and costs for hiring and retaining animal health technicians.
Temporary personnel support costs.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec
L’Isle-aux-Coudres, Quebec
L’île aux Grues, Quebec
Côte-Nord region, Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the PISAQ – Stream 1 program

Applications and projects are analyzed by representatives of the minister to ensure the applicant and the project meet admissibility requirements.

How to apply to the PISAQ – Stream 1 program

Step 1: Review Call for ProjectsConsult the current call for projects to ensure your project fits eligible categories and deadlines.
Note the application deadline as published in the call for projects (e.g., May 31, 2025).
Step 2: Prepare Required DocumentsComplete the financial assistance application form.
Fill in the project cost annex.
Prepare all supporting documents relevant to your project, as detailed in the program guidelines.
Step 3: Submit ApplicationSend the completed financial assistance application form and the project cost annex by email to pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca before the stated deadline.
Step 4: Submission ConfirmationYou will receive an acknowledgment of receipt by the Ministry once your documents have been submitted.
Step 5: Application ReviewYour application will be analyzed by representatives of the Ministry to confirm eligibility and assess the proposed projects.

Additional information

The maximum financial assistance is $150,000 per applicant per fiscal year.
Financial contributions from applicants must be provided in cash for all project types.
Financial support is provided as a non-repayable contribution, disbursed in two equal payments.
Veterinary records submitted late incur a penalty of 0.2% for each day of delay, reducing the payable amount.