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MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)
Funding for restoring underused farmland
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,500
Timeline
- Closing date : May 24, 2024
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $12,500 per producer NIM to support the restoration of underused agricultural land in MRC de Témiscouata. It funds land rehabilitation projects that help increase production, support existing businesses, or launch new agricultural ventures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 24, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Témiscouata
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Restoration of underused agricultural land
- Projects to increase agricultural production
- Projects to support existing farms or start new businesses
- Projects supporting farm succession, diversification, and emerging productions
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Agronomic characterization sheet
- Business plan or crop plan
- Lease agreement and owner authorization, if applicable
- Cost breakdown for own machinery or labor, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Owners or tenants of unused agricultural land
Eligible expenses
- Land clearing and restoration work, including brush cutting, shredding, decompaction, and soil preparation
- Machinery rental, transport, and related labor or own labor time
- Liming costs
- Agronomist fees for land characterization, up to $500 per producer
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Seeds
- Purchase or rental of agricultural land
- Equipment or machinery purchases
- Operating and administrative costs
- Costs already incurred or contractually committed before MRC acceptance
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Témiscouata
Selection criteria
- Project scoring based on the published selection grid.
- Highest-scoring projects are prioritized if funds are limited.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Complete the official application form.
- Prepare all required supporting documents.
- Step 2
- Submit the application by email to couellet@mrctemis.ca.
- Send it before the stated deadline of 4:00 PM.
- Step 3
- Provide any additional information requested during the review.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed using a scored selection grid published with the program.
- Additional information may be requested during the review.
- If funding is limited, the highest-scoring projects are selected.
- Projects are analyzed by the development and planning services with an advisory committee.
Additional information
- Projects must be completed by September 30, 2025.
- A final report with work details, photos, and supporting invoices is required by October 31, 2025.
- Only expenses incurred after MRC acceptance are eligible.
- Project results must be shared with the MRC and the PDZA follow-up committee.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD) Program
What is the MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)?
This program provides up to $12,500 per producer NIM to support the restoration of underused agricultural land in MRC de Témiscouata. It funds land rehabilitation projects that help increase production, support existing businesses, or launch new agricultural ventures.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $12,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD) program, you must:
Own or lease unused farmland.
Project on at least 2 hectares.
Business plan or crop plan required.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)?
Restoration of underused agricultural land
Projects to increase agricultural production
Projects to support existing farms or start new businesses
Projects supporting farm succession, diversification, and emerging productions
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD)?
You can contact MRC Témiscouata (MRC) by email at couellet@mrctemis.ca.
Where is the MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD) available?
The MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD) program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Is the MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Témiscouata — Program for Restoring Underutilized Agricultural Lands (TAD) is a Grant and Funding