How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $30000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the PISAQ – Stream 2?

PISAQ – Stream 2 is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

What are PISAQ – Stream 2's eligibility criterias?

Must have an active establishment located in Quebec.

PISAQ – Stream 2

Last Update: April 27, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports veterinary expertise development for Quebec's animal health sector

PISAQ – Stream 2 at a glance

Eligible Funding

From 2,000 to 30,000
Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Grant Providers

Gouvernement du Québec

Status

Open

Overview of the PISAQ – Stream 2 program

The PISAQ – Stream 2 grant offers up to $30,000 per project, covering up to 80% of eligible expenses, to strengthen the expertise of veterinary health professionals in Quebec. Funding supports activities such as developing and updating training programs, creating informational tools, disseminating scientific advancements, and supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance covers up to 80% of eligible project expenses.
Maximum funding available per project is $30,000.
Applicant and partner contributions may include both in-kind and cash resources.

Eligible projects & activities

Development and updating of continuing education programs for veterinary professionals.
Creation, development, and updating of tools for guidance, information, and analysis in animal health.
Dissemination of information on advanced technologies and scientific developments relevant to veterinary practice.
Support activities aimed at succession planning for veterinary professionals, such as mentoring, co-development, and establishing communities of practice.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 42,800

Automate bottling line for local craft soda producer

$ 90,000

Implement solar panels and energy monitoring for small factory

$ 35,000

Develop online retail platform for Indigenous artisan collective

$ 50,500

Adapt theatre facilities for barrier-free arts programming

$ 73,000

Acquire advanced CNC machine for woodworking co-op expansion

$ 55,900

Upgrade community centre kitchen for accessible meal programs

Eligibility criteria of the PISAQ – Stream 2 program

The applicant must have an active establishment located in Quebec.
Eligible applicants include research centres, educational institutions, non-profit organizations dedicated to knowledge transfer in the agricultural and agri-food sector, animal health and welfare expertise centres in the agri-food domain, associations of veterinary professionals, veterinary establishments, and individual veterinarians.
The project must begin within three months of the funding application and be completed no later than February 15, 2028.
The project must aim to increase the expertise of veterinary health professionals in relation to eligible animal species and themes such as biosafety, responsible antibiotic use, animal welfare, veterinary telemedicine, or priority animal health issues.

Who is eligible?

Research centers with an active establishment in Quebec
Educational institutions with an active establishment in Quebec
Non-profit organizations dedicated to knowledge transfer in the agricultural and agri-food sector
Centers of expertise in animal health and welfare within the agri-food sector
Veterinary associations
Veterinary establishments
Veterinarians

Eligible expenses

Costs related to the development and updating of continuing education for veterinary health professionals.
Expenses for creating, updating, and distributing guidance, informational, and analytical tools.
Expenditures for disseminating information on advanced technologies and scientific developments.
Costs associated with support activities aimed at sustaining and developing the veterinary health workforce, such as mentorship, co-development, and communities of practice.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the PISAQ – Stream 2 program

Applications and projects are reviewed by a selection committee comprised of representatives of the Minister.

How to apply to the PISAQ – Stream 2 program

Step 1: Prepare Application DocumentsDownload and complete the financial assistance application form.
Download and complete the project cost annex document.
Step 2: Compile Supporting MaterialsGather all necessary documents as specified in the program guidelines.
Step 3: Submit the ApplicationEmail the completed application form and project cost annex to pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca before the applicable deadline.
Step 4: Await Selection Committee ReviewYour submission will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of ministry representatives.

Additional information

Applications will be accepted continuously until December 15, 2027, or until program funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
The full program text and application forms are available in PDF and XLSX formats on the official website.
All complete applications meeting eligibility criteria will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of representatives from the minister's office.
Updates and changes to the program are communicated via the Program’s newsletter, which applicants can subscribe to for timely information.