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PISAQ – Stream 4 - Quebec - Canada
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PISAQ – Stream 4

Supports better animal health practices
Offered by
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
March 31, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Farm operations, veterinary establishments, veterinarians, educational institutions, non-profit organizations focused on agricultural knowledge transfer, livestock and veterinary associations, and animal health and welfare expertise centers

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Overview

This program supports veterinary-led projects to improve animal health and welfare practices. It funds individual and group activities related to biosecurity, animal welfare, telemedicine, judicious medication use, and targeted health issues, with maximum funding of up to 30,000 CAD per activity or 2,000 CAD per farm depending on the stream.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Other Health Services
  • Social Services
  • Animal Protection
  • Grant-making Foundations
  • Professional Associations
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next Steps

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Determine your project

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Individual veterinary support for farm animal producers
  • Group training and knowledge-transfer activities led by veterinarians
  • Veterinary-led work on targeted animal health issues and SRRP control group support
  • Workshops on biosecurity, welfare, telemedicine, medications, and zoonotic or productivity-related health issues
  • Vaccination of livestock against raccoon rabies

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form
  • Completed project cost appendix
  • Authorization document or proxy, if applicable

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PISAQ Volet 4 – Submission deadline extended and collective projects closed

The submission deadline for sub-volet 4.1 has been extended to March 31, 2027, while sub-volet 4.2 for collective projects is now completely closed.

The submission deadline for sub-volet 4.1 has been extended from March 31, 2026 to March 31, 2027, giving applicants one additional year to submit their individual farm projects. Sub-volet 4.2, which supported collective projects such as biosecurity workshops for poultry operations without quota and beekeeping activities related to varroa mites or brood diseases, is now completely closed to new applications. The funding amounts, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for active programs remain unchanged.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Farm operations, veterinary establishments, veterinarians, educational institutions, non-profit organizations focused on agricultural knowledge transfer, livestock and veterinary associations, and animal health and welfare expertise centers
  • Agricultural operations registered with MAPAQ for the special measure

Who is not eligible

  • Public ministries, budgetary organizations, state-owned corporations, and municipal entities
  • Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
  • Applicants under bankruptcy or creditor protection
  • Applicants with unresolved prior obligations after formal notice from the ministry
  • Applicants under an animal welfare order

Eligible expenses

  • Veterinary professional fees and external expertise
  • Staff wages, social charges, and benefits tied to the project
  • Equipment rental or purchase, room or building rental
  • Travel, lodging, communication, advertising, information-sharing costs, didactic content design, and approved tools
  • Accompaniment and vaccination of animals by a veterinarian

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Costs not directly linked to the project
  • Building, land, and vehicle construction, renovation, or maintenance
  • Operating overhead for basic service delivery
  • Application-preparation and solicitation fees; taxes and debt financing or repayment
  • Management of suspected cases of rabies in domestic animals

Eligible geographic areas

  • Centre-du-Québec municipalities: Baie-du-Febvre (50100), Drummondville (49058), Durham-Sud (49015), La Visitation-de-Yamaska (50085), L’Avenir (49025), Lefebvre (49020), Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil (village) (49075), Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil (paroisse) (49080), Odanak (50802), Pierreville (50113), Saint-Bonaventure (49125), Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover (49070), Sainte-Brigitte-des-Saults (49085), Saint-Edmond-de-Grantham (49100), Saint-Elphège (50095), Sainte-Perpétue (50050), Saint-Eugène (49105), Saint-François-du-Lac (50128), Saint-Germain-de-Grantham (49048), Saint-Guillaume (49113), Saint-Lucien (49030), Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham (49095), Saint-Pie-de-Guire (49130), Saint-Zéphirin-de-Courval (50090), and Wickham (49040).

Selection criteria

  • Clarity and detail of the project description
  • Fit with the program objective and chosen theme
  • Feasibility and quality of the approach
  • Cost relevance to the scale of the activity
  • Team experience and expertise

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the application
    • Choose the eligible activity or project.
    • Complete the application form and required cost appendix.
    • Prepare any required authorization document or proxy.
  • Step 2: Submit the application
    • Send the full application package by email to pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
    • Submit during an open application period.
  • Step 3: Review and decision
    • Wait for the acknowledgment and admissibility notice.
    • Receive the final decision by email.
    • If approved, sign the funding agreement.

Processing and Agreement

  • The ministry sends an acknowledgment after submission.
  • Eligible complete applications receive a notice of admissibility.
  • A decision letter is then sent by email.
  • If approved, a funding agreement must be signed.
  • Payment follows acceptance of required supporting documents, and veterinary reports must be sent as PDF by email to pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca; submissions transferred through Flora are not accepted.

Additional information

  • Rabies is recognized as a priority animal health issue in the PISAQ.

Contacts

pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the PISAQ – Stream 4 Program

What is the PISAQ – Stream 4?

This program supports veterinary-led projects to improve animal health and welfare practices. It funds individual and group activities related to biosecurity, animal welfare, telemedicine, judicious medication use, and targeted health issues, with maximum funding of up to 30,000 CAD per activity or 2,000 CAD per farm depending on the stream.

How much funding can be received?

PISAQ – Stream 4 Funds up to 90% 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 4 program?

To be eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 4 program, you must: The applicant must be a MAPAQ-registered agricultural operation for the special measure. The operation must be located in eligible Centre-du-Québec municipalities. The animals must be bovines, caprines, ovines, or outdoor-raised pigs.

What expenses are eligible under PISAQ – Stream 4?

Veterinary professional fees and external expertise Staff wages, social charges, and benefits tied to the project Equipment rental or purchase, room or building rental Travel, lodging, communication, advertising, information-sharing costs, didactic content design, and approved tools Accompaniment and vaccination of animals by a veterinarian

Who can I contact for more information about the PISAQ – Stream 4?

You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

Where is the PISAQ – Stream 4 available?

The PISAQ – Stream 4 program is available the province of Quebec.