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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : December 15, 2027

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

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

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business

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
Nonprofits / charities
Academia / students

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

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:

$ 50,500

Adapt theatre facilities for barrier-free arts programming

$ 73,000

Acquire advanced CNC machine for woodworking co-op expansion

$ 42,800

Automate bottling line for local craft soda producer

$ 35,000

Develop online retail platform for Indigenous artisan collective

$ 90,000

Implement solar panels and energy monitoring for small factory

$ 55,900

Upgrade community centre kitchen for accessible meal programs

Eligibility

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

Selection criteria

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

How to apply

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.

Contacts

pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the PISAQ – Stream 2 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the PISAQ – Stream 2. 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.

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What expenses are eligible under PISAQ – Stream 2?

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.