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Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program
Funding for techno-economic profiles in agriculture
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 110,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports agricultural producer associations in eligible sectors to prepare a techno-economic profile of their production activity. The maximum assistance is $110,000 per profile and covers up to 75% of costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase operational productivity
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 110,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- 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
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preparation of a techno-economic profile for an agricultural sector.
- Collection and analysis of technical, economic, and financial data for the sector.
- Development of a profile covering production activity and related secondary activity.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Document defining the scope of the techno-economic profile
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Recognized agricultural producer associations
- Associations in sectors not covered by ASRA
- Associations in sectors not covered by supply management
Who is not eligible
- Sectors covered by ASRA
- Sectors covered by supply management
Eligible expenses
- Costs to prepare the techno-economic profile.
- Study delivery costs carried out by CECPA.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects for sectors covered by ASRA.
- Projects for sectors covered by supply management.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the study to the sector’s economic and technical issues.
- Expected representativeness of the study results.
- Clarity of the association’s objective.
- At least five years since the last comparable profile for the sector.
- Consideration of alternative production systems, where relevant.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm eligibility
- Make sure the applicant meets the program requirements.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the application form.
- Prepare the document defining the scope of the techno-economic profile to be produced.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application by email or by mail to La Financière agricole du Québec.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed for admissibility.
- Applications are assessed against sector relevance, expected representativeness, and the association’s objectives.
- If approved, an agreement is signed with FADQ and CECPA.
- The agreement sets the study terms and payment conditions.
- The association must agree to the dissemination of results.
Additional information
- The study must be carried out by CECPA.
- The results must be disseminated under the agreement.
- In-kind contributions from participating businesses may be recognized.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program Program
What is the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program?
This program supports agricultural producer associations in eligible sectors to prepare a techno-economic profile of their production activity. The maximum assistance is $110,000 per profile and covers up to 75% of costs.
How much funding can be received?
Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $110,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program program, you must:
Recognized agricultural sector association
Sector outside ASRA and supply management
Techno-economic profile project
What expenses are eligible under Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program?
Preparation of a techno-economic profile for an agricultural sector.
Collection and analysis of technical, economic, and financial data for the sector.
Development of a profile covering production activity and related secondary activity.
Who can I contact for more information about the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).
Where is the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program available?
The Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.