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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This non-repayable funding supports territorial planning and sectoral strategic planning to help set development priorities in Quebec’s agri-food sector. It can cover up to $50,000 per project for activities such as developing or revising sectoral strategic plans and territorial planning documents.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing a sectoral strategic plan
- Revising a sectoral strategic plan
- Developing a territorial plan
- Revising a territorial plan adopted more than five years ago
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form
- Project cost and financing structure
- Financial statements for the last two years, except for municipal entities
- Detailed service offer for professional or contractual services of $2,500 or more before tax
- Supporting authorization or planning documents, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sectoral consultation bodies and organizations mandated by them in the agri-food sector
- Agri-food business associations or groupings
- Research institutions
- Technology transfer institutions
- Territorial consultation bodies, municipal entities, and recognized Indigenous communities or nations
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries, government agencies, Crown corporations, and entities controlled by a provincial or federal government
- Financial cooperatives and banking institutions
- Applicants or subcontractors listed on the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA)
- Applicants that failed to meet obligations under previous financial assistance from the Minister in the past two years
- Applicants under creditor protection, bankruptcy, or insolvency proceedings
Eligible expenses
- Professional and contractual fees
- Project-related salaries and employee benefits
- Communication costs, data acquisition, and room or equipment rental
- Travel and accommodation costs for the applicant and partners
- Administrative costs up to 15% of the financial assistance
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Planning related to recreational cannabis or cannabis products not approved by Health Canada
- Expenses not directly related to the project
- Costs incurred before the complete application was submitted
- Alcohol, gifts, and food for meetings, except amounts allowed under travel rules
- Debt servicing, capital repayments, cost overruns, and GST/QST
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Îles-de-la-Madeleine agglomeration for the enhanced funding rate, when applicable
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry sends an acknowledgement of receipt after the application is submitted and may request missing information by email.
- Complete eligible applications receive a confirmation of admissibility, while incomplete applications are rejected and non-eligible applications are closed.
- Eligible applications are assessed against the program’s selection criteria.
- The applicant receives a letter confirming whether the project is approved or refused.
- If approved, the applicant must sign a funding agreement before the financial assistance is paid.
Additional information
- At least two calls for projects will be launched during the program period.
- Calls for projects may target a specific applicant category or a type of territorial planning.
- Application documents must be completed in French.
- Applicants may request pre-application support from the Ministry, but this does not guarantee admissibility or approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1. 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.
What is the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1?
This non-repayable funding supports territorial planning and sectoral strategic planning to help set development priorities in Quebec’s agri-food sector. It can cover up to $50,000 per project for activities such as developing or revising sectoral strategic plans and territorial planning documents.
How much funding can be received?
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 program?
To be eligible for the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 program, you must:
Active establishment in Quebec
Eligible planning project
Registered Quebec organization, if required
What expenses are eligible under Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1?
Developing a sectoral strategic plan
Revising a sectoral strategic plan
Developing a territorial plan
Revising a territorial plan adopted more than five years ago
Who can I contact for more information about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at pdts.sectoriel@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca,pdts.territorial@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 available?
The Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 is a Grant and Funding