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PISAQ – Stream 4
Supports better animal health practices
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
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
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
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
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
- Veterinary-led SRRP control group support
- Workshops on biosecurity, welfare, telemedicine, medications, and zoonotic or productivity-related health issues
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Completed project cost appendix
- Authorization document or proxy, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farm operations
- Veterinary establishments
- Veterinarians
- Educational institutions
- Non-profit organizations focused on agricultural knowledge transfer
- Livestock and veterinary associations
- Animal health and welfare expertise centers
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, and information-sharing costs
- Didactic content design and approved tools
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
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
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.
Additional information
- Projects must be carried out in Quebec.
- Priority animal health topics may receive additional support.
- Applications are submitted during specific application periods.
- A signed funding convention is required if selected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PISAQ – Stream 4 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PISAQ – Stream 4. 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.
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.
Who is eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 4 program?
To be eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 4 program, you must:
Project must match an eligible theme.
Project must be carried out in Quebec.
Application must be submitted during an open call.
What expenses are eligible under PISAQ – Stream 4?
Individual veterinary support for farm animal producers
Group training and knowledge-transfer activities led by veterinarians
Veterinary-led work on targeted animal health issues
Veterinary-led SRRP control group support
Workshops on biosecurity, welfare, telemedicine, medications, and zoonotic or productivity-related health issues
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.
Who are the financial supporters of the PISAQ – Stream 4?
PISAQ – Stream 4 is funded by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Government of Québec