Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2028
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
This program supports veterinary service delivery for agricultural operations across Quebec. It funds workforce attraction and retention projects, veterinary service incentives, and services linked to access to veterinary care.
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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 $
- Minimum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2028
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
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
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
- Workforce attraction and retention projects for targeted veterinary establishments
- Veterinary service delivery incentives linked to eligible invoices
- Projects to improve access to veterinary services for agricultural operations
- Individual or collective advisory activities promoting good practices in animal health
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Project cost annex or cost file
- Authorization document, if applying through a representative
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Veterinary establishments
- Agricultural operations
- Research centres
- Educational institutions
- Non-profit organizations and veterinary associations
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
- Public ministries, budgetary bodies, crown corporations, and municipal entities, where applicable
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
- Quebec
- All administrative regions
- L'Isle-aux-Coudres
- Île aux Grues
- Côte-Nord
Processing and Agreement
- Application is received and an acknowledgment is sent.
- Complete eligible applications are reviewed by the Ministry.
- The applicant is notified by email of the funding decision.
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed.
- Payments are released after deliverables and supporting documents are accepted.
Additional information
- Projects are funded through calls for proposals; no call is currently open for Sub-stream 1.1.
- The program runs until March 31, 2028.
- Applicants must communicate with the Quebec government in French, subject to exceptions.
- The government may publish the general nature of the project and the financial assistance granted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PISAQ – Stream 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PISAQ – Stream 1. 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 PISAQ – Stream 1?
This program supports veterinary service delivery for agricultural operations across Quebec. It funds workforce attraction and retention projects, veterinary service incentives, and services linked to access to veterinary care.
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:
Project must be in Quebec
Must fit the program objective
Must meet minimum eligible costs
What expenses are eligible under PISAQ – Stream 1?
Workforce attraction and retention projects for targeted veterinary establishments
Veterinary service delivery incentives linked to eligible invoices
Projects to improve access to veterinary services for agricultural operations
Individual or collective advisory activities promoting good practices in animal health
Who can I contact for more information about the PISAQ – Stream 1?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the PISAQ – Stream 1 available?
The PISAQ – Stream 1 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.
Who are the financial supporters of the PISAQ – Stream 1?
PISAQ – Stream 1 is funded by Gouvernment of Québec