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Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)
Support for veterinary services and animal health
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 15, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Quebec
Overview
The program offers up to $150,000 per applicant for veterinary service capacity projects. It supports animal health expertise, veterinary travel, and good-practice adoption activities in Quebec.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 15, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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
- Developing tools and training for veterinary professionals
- Supporting veterinary travel to farms
- Individual coaching for farmers on good practices
- Group coaching and training for livestock producers
- Recruitment and retention projects for veterinary teams
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Project cost annex or budget file
- Authorization document or proxy, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Veterinary establishments
- Livestock farms
- Veterinary professionals
- Veterinary associations
- Research and education organizations
Who is not eligible
- Public bodies and state-owned enterprises
- Organizations listed in the public contracts ineligibility register
- Applicants under insolvency proceedings
- Applicants under an animal welfare order
- Applicants in default on prior MAPAQ funding obligations
Eligible expenses
- External professional fees
- Equipment and material purchases or rentals
- Room, hall, or building rentals
- Travel, lodging, and related communications or promotion costs
- Staff salaries and related social costs for project time
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly linked to the project
- Pre-application expenses, except certain salary costs allowed from April 1, 2025
- Building, land, or vehicle purchases, renovations, or expansions
- Routine operating costs and basic service costs
- Taxes, debt financing, and application preparation fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Application is received and acknowledged by MAPAQ
- Complete eligible files are reviewed for admissibility
- MAPAQ sends a funding decision by email
- If approved, the applicant signs a funding agreement
- Payments are released after required deliverables and supporting documents are accepted
Additional information
- The program is delivered through four streams.
- Some streams use project calls, others accept continuous intake.
- Application materials are submitted to MAPAQ.
- Several supporting tools and guides are available online.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ). 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 Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)?
The program offers up to $150,000 per applicant for veterinary service capacity projects. It supports animal health expertise, veterinary travel, and good-practice adoption activities in Quebec.
How much funding can be received?
Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **March 31, 2027**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ) program?
To be eligible for the Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ) program, you must:
Project in Quebec
Matches stream theme
Meets minimum eligible spending
What expenses are eligible under Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)?
Developing tools and training for veterinary professionals
Supporting veterinary travel to farms
Individual coaching for farmers on good practices
Group coaching and training for livestock producers
Recruitment and retention projects for veterinary teams
Who can I contact for more information about the Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ) available?
The Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ) program is available the province of Quebec.