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Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles
Financial support for agricultural land damage compensation
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial compensation to agricultural producers for damage caused by off-road vehicles. It also supports prevention projects such as awareness campaigns and light infrastructure to limit off-road vehicle access.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Compensation for crop losses caused by off-road vehicles
- Compensation for cattle losses linked to off-road vehicle activity
- Compensation for damage to light agricultural infrastructure
- Awareness and information campaigns for off-road vehicle users
- Construction of light barriers or fences to restrict vehicle access
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Applicant contact details and identification
- Project description
- Photos of the damage
- Supporting report or proof, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural producers
- Off-road vehicle clubs, in collaboration with an agricultural producer
- Off-road vehicle federations, in collaboration with UPA
- UPA, including the confederation and its federations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
- Applicants who failed to meet obligations after a formal notice for a previous Quebec government aid
Eligible expenses
- Crop loss compensation
- Necropsy and veterinary report costs for cattle cases
- Repair of fences or barriers damaged by off-road vehicle users
- Direct costs for prevention projects, including labor, materials, equipment rental, transport, and installation
- Production of awareness and training materials
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Losses linked to trails authorized by the land owner or farmer
- Debts, loan repayments, and already completed projects
- Costs covered by insurance or another government program
- Purchases or services from RENA-listed businesses
- Transport of cattle to the laboratory for necropsy
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only if they are complete, clear, and based on accurate information.
- Eligible applications are selected on an ongoing basis until available funds are exhausted.
- Applicants are notified by letter if their compensation or project is accepted.
- An agreement must be signed and returned before payment is issued.
- For Stream 2, a final report must be submitted after the work is completed.
Additional information
- The beneficiary must keep invoices and supporting records for five years.
- The beneficiary must comply with the program’s visibility requirements.
- Public disclosure of key project and funding details may be authorized.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles Program
What is the Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles?
This program provides financial compensation to agricultural producers for damage caused by off-road vehicles. It also supports prevention projects such as awareness campaigns and light infrastructure to limit off-road vehicle access.
How much funding can be received?
Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles program?
To be eligible for the Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles program, you must:
Agricultural producers or eligible VHR organizations
Damage linked to off-road vehicles
Complete application form required
What expenses are eligible under Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles?
Compensation for crop losses caused by off-road vehicles
Compensation for cattle losses linked to off-road vehicle activity
Compensation for damage to light agricultural infrastructure
Awareness and information campaigns for off-road vehicle users
Construction of light barriers or fences to restrict vehicle access
Who can I contact for more information about the Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at pcpp@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647.
Where is the Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles available?
The Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles (PCPP) — Stream 1: Compensation for Damage to Agricultural Land Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles is a Grant and Funding