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PISAQ – Stream 2
Support for veterinary expertise development
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Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
December 15, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $30,000 per project to support veterinary expertise development in Quebec. It funds training, tools, information sharing, and mentoring activities for veterinary professionals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Animal Protection
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Development or update of continuing education.
- Development or update of guidance, information, and analysis tools.
- Dissemination of information on advanced technologies and scientific progress.
- Mentoring, co-development, and communities of practice for veterinary professionals.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form.
- Completed project cost annex.
- Authorization document, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research centers.
- Educational institutions.
- Non-profit knowledge-transfer organizations in agriculture and agri-food.
- Animal health and welfare expertise centers.
- Veterinary associations, veterinary establishments, and veterinarians.
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries, budgetary organizations, state-owned companies, and municipal entities.
- Applicants registered in the RENA registry or working with such subcontractors.
- Applicants under bankruptcy or creditor protection.
- Applicants under an animal welfare and safety order.
Eligible expenses
- External professional and technical services.
- Staff salaries and related employer charges for project work.
- Travel, accommodation, room and equipment rental costs.
- Communications, advertising, and information-dissemination costs.
- Content design and administrative costs within the allowed limit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses not directly related to the project.
- Expenses incurred before the application date.
- Building, land, vehicle, and equipment improvement or construction costs.
- Participant meals, drinks, gifts, and travel costs for attendees.
- Application preparation fees and non-justified professional fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Quality of the approach, methodology, and timeline.
- Experience and expertise of the delivery team.
- Expected results and benefits for veterinary services.
- Cost appropriateness in relation to project scope.
- Communication strategy and dissemination capacity.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form in French.
- Fill in the project cost annex.
- Include any required authorization document, if applicable.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed form and supporting documents by email to the program address.
- Submit the application within the open intake period.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- Receive an acknowledgement of receipt from the ministry.
- Wait for the eligibility confirmation and funding decision by email.
- Step 4: Sign the agreement if approved
- Sign the funding agreement provided by the ministry.
- Provide deliverables and supporting documents for payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are acknowledged upon receipt.
- Complete and eligible applications are reviewed for admissibility.
- A decision letter is sent by email.
- If approved, the applicant must sign a funding agreement.
- Deliverables and supporting documents are required before final payment.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted continuously until December 15, 2027.
- Only complete applications will be reviewed.
- The project must be submitted in French.
- A funding agreement must be signed if the project is approved.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- PISAQ – Stream 1Veterinary service support across Quebec
- PISAQ – Stream 3Support for veterinary travel to farms
- PISAQ – Stream 4Supports better animal health practices
Frequently Asked Questions about the PISAQ – Stream 2 Program
What is the PISAQ – Stream 2?
This program provides up to $30,000 per project to support veterinary expertise development in Quebec. It funds training, tools, information sharing, and mentoring activities for veterinary professionals.
How much funding can be received?
PISAQ – Stream 2 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 2 program, you must:
Active establishment in Quebec.
Project strengthens veterinary expertise.
Project targets eligible species and themes.
What expenses are eligible under PISAQ – Stream 2?
Development or update of continuing education.
Development or update of guidance, information, and analysis tools.
Dissemination of information on advanced technologies and scientific progress.
Mentoring, co-development, and communities of practice for veterinary professionals.
Who can I contact for more information about the PISAQ – Stream 2?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the PISAQ – Stream 2 available?
The PISAQ – Stream 2 program is available the province of Quebec.