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Sector development program
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports collective projects to boost agri-food sector competitiveness
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Sector Development Program aimed to increase the competitiveness of the agri-food sectors by supporting large-scale collective projects that benefit the entire industry. While the specific maximum funding amount is not indicated, the program financed initiatives focused on sectoral synergy, project design, and implementation for collective advancement.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Design and implementation of large-scale collective projects to enhance the competitiveness of the agri-food sector.
Eligibility
- The program was intended to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of the agri-food sectors.
- Eligible projects had to be collective in nature and provide sector-wide benefits.
Who is eligible?
- Companies and organizations operating in the agri-food sectors.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- This program ended on March 31, 2023, and has been replaced by the Programme de développement territorial et sectoriel 2023-2026.
- Applicants are encouraged to regularly check the Ministry’s website or follow its Facebook page for updates and new programs.
- Several official documents, including the full program text and guides for specific sections, are available in PDF format.
- Declaration forms for in-kind contributions and salary-related expenses were available with a deadline of June 15, 2023.
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