Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1

Who is eligible?

• Sectoral coordination structures or organizations mandated by them, registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register (such as associations or groups of companies in the agri-food sector, research institutions, technology transfer organizations)
• Territorial coordination structures (e.g., biofood coordination tables) registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register
• Municipal entities including regional county municipalities (MRCs) for plans of agricultural zone development
• Municipalities and Indigenous communities or nations recognized by the National Assembly of Quebec for community food development plans

Who is not eligible

• Government ministries, budgetary organizations, non-budgetary organizations, and state-owned enterprises, including those directly or indirectly controlled by provincial or federal governments or state corporations.
• Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
• Applicants or subcontractors listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
• Companies or organizations that have failed to meet obligations related to previous financial aid from the ministry within the last two years after formal notice.
• Companies under protection of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Eligible expenses

• Professional and contractual fees directly related to the project.
• Portion of staff salaries and corresponding employer contributions for time dedicated to the project (up to 26% of salary, unless higher amounts are justified).
• Communication expenses directly related to the project.
• Rental costs for meeting rooms and equipment for project activities.
• Data acquisition costs necessary for the project.
• Travel and accommodation expenses for the applicant and partners, according to government rates.
• Administration fees, up to a maximum of 15% of the financial assistance granted.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec
• Agglomeration of Îles-de-la-Madeleine (specific provisions apply)

• The required application documents and forms must be completed in French.
• Applicants may request pre-application support from the Ministry, but this does not guarantee eligibility or approval.
• A minimum financial contribution from the applicant and partners is required, and in-kind contributions must meet specific supporting documentation standards.
• A review process is available: applicants may request a re-evaluation of the funding decision within 20 business days following notification.