PISAQ – Stream 2

• 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.

• 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

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

• 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.

• 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.