Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $90000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program?

Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program is funded by La Financière agricole (FADQ)

Q: Who is eligible for the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program program?

To be eligible for the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program program, you must: • Applicable to agricultural producers’ associations in sectors not covered by the Farm Income Stabilization Insurance Program (ASRA) or supply management. • Funds must be used for preparing a techno-economic profile of production activity or related secondary activities.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program?

You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).

Q: Where is the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program available?

The Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial support for agricultural techno-economic profiles in Quebec

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $90,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program provides up to $90,000 in financial support per profile to agricultural producers’ associations in sectors not covered by the Farm Income Stabilization Insurance Program, aiming to prepare techno-economic profiles of primary and secondary production activities. These profiles serve as valuable tools for decision-making, strategic planning, and performance comparison within the sector.

Activities funded

The Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program aims to support agricultural producers in sectors not covered by certain insurance programs. Eligible activities involve preparing techno-economic profiles to assist in strategic decision-making and performance benchmarking.

Preparation of a techno-economic profile for a primary agricultural production activity.
Development of a techno-economic profile for a secondary activity related to primary production.
Comparison and analysis of technical, economic, and financial performance within agriculture sectors.

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria relating to the applicant's organizational status and their involvement in the agricultural sector.

The applicant must be a recognized sectoral association by La Financière agricole du Québec.
The association must represent their member agricultural producers.
The association must have a mission focused on the development of their production sector.
A minimum of five years must have elapsed since the previous application for a techno-economic profile in the targeted sector, unless the new request pertains to an uncovered production activity.
The application must be written and include a document defining the scope of the techno-economic profile to be developed.
The association must cover at least 25% of the total costs for creating the techno-economic profile.
Consent to disseminate the results for use by the society and relevant stakeholders is required.

Who is eligible?

This program is intended for agricultural producers’ associations in Québec sectors not covered by the Farm Income Stabilization Insurance Program (ASRA) or supply management. These associations must act as representatives of their member producers and have a mission to develop their sector of production. Additionally, recognized sectoral associations must apply to La Financière agricole du Québec to conduct a techno-economic profile of their sector, covering either a main production activity, a related secondary activity, or both.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers costs associated with the preparation of a techno-economic profile.

Direct financial costs incurred by sectoral associations in preparing the techno-economic profile.
Contributions in kind from participating agricultural enterprises, converted to a monetary equivalent, at the rates specified.
Specific tasks carried out by sectoral association employees, accounted as an in-kind contribution.

Eligible geographic areas

This program is directed towards agricultural producers’ associations in Québec, as it's managed by La Financière agricole du Québec. Specific geographical areas within Québec might be eligible, but there's no detailed information on restrictions provided here.

Associations representing agricultural sectors in Québec.

Selection criteria

The evaluation and selection of projects for the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program are based on specific criteria outlined to ensure projects align with the program's objectives.

The degree of precision of the techno-economic profile objectives stated in support of the application.
The importance of the anticipated impacts of the techno-economic profile on the targeted sector.
The quality of the recruitment strategy that the recognized sectoral association intends to deploy to encourage the participation of agricultural enterprises in the techno-economic profile.

How to apply

Eligibility Verification

Confirm that the sector association is recognized by La Financière agricole du Québec.
Ensure that the application pertains to a sector not covered by the Agricultural Income Stabilization Insurance Program or supply management.

Preparation of the request

Draft a document defining the scope of the techno-economic portrait to be carried out.
Include any considerations regarding organic production regulations or other alternative production regulations, if applicable.

Transmission of the request

Send the request in writing to the Agricultural Financial Corporation of Quebec.

Follow-up on the request

Wait for the confirmation of the project's admissibility in the form of an eligibility notice from the company.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The techno-economic profiles must be conducted by the Centre d’études sur les coûts de production en agriculture (CECPA) and follow recognized standards to ensure objectivity and representativeness.
A formal agreement outlining the execution and dissemination modalities of the techno-economic profile must be reached between the society, the recognized sectorial association, and CECPA.
The financial contributions from the sectorial association can include in-kind contributions from participating farm businesses and their representatives, which must be monetized and approved by the society.
Personal and confidential information of agricultural enterprises cannot be shared without their consent.
If the recognized sectorial association fails to disseminate the results within the agreed timeframe, they must fully reimburse the financial support received from the society.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Techno-Economic Profile Assistance Program. 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.