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Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices
Support for sustainable apple industry projects
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2025
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports the apple sector’s development in a sustainable way, with a focus on profitability and agro-environmental practices. The maximum total financial assistance is $600,000, and eligible initiatives include collective tools for apple producers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
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
- Development of collective tools for the apple sector.
- Projects aimed at improving profitability in apple production.
- Projects aimed at improving agro-environmental practices in apple production.
Documents Needed
- Written project submission
- Required information and supporting documents
- Project implementation plan
- Cost breakdown
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Les Producteurs de pommes du Québec
Eligible expenses
- Project implementation costs for approved collective tools.
- Project administration expenses, up to 6% of total project costs.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects are reviewed for admissibility before approval.
- Approved projects are subject to an agreement with the program administrator.
- Funding is paid according to the agreed terms for each approved project.
Additional information
- The program was introduced on September 1, 2020 and ends on March 31, 2027.
- The financial assistance is part of a broader support framework for the apple industry.
- Project management remains the responsibility of Les Producteurs de pommes du Québec until completion.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices Program
What is the Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices?
This program supports the apple sector’s development in a sustainable way, with a focus on profitability and agro-environmental practices. The maximum total financial assistance is $600,000, and eligible initiatives include collective tools for apple producers.
How much funding can be received?
Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices Funds up to $600,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices program?
To be eligible for the Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices program, you must:
Submitted by Les Producteurs de pommes du Québec.
Supports apple-sector profitability and agri-environmental practices.
Demonstrates expected benefits for apple producers.
What expenses are eligible under Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices?
Development of collective tools for the apple sector.
Projects aimed at improving profitability in apple production.
Projects aimed at improving agro-environmental practices in apple production.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).
Where is the Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices available?
The Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for the apple-growing sector to improve profitability and agri-environmental practices is a Grant and Funding