Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1

Q: How much funding can be received?

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: 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

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1?

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 is funded by Gouvernement du Québec, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

Q: 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: • Must have an active establishment in Quebec • Must be an association, research institution, or technology transfer establishment in the agri-food sector and registered in the Registre des entreprises du Québec

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1?

You can contact Gouvernement du Québec by email at pdts.sectoriel@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

Q: 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 QC.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1 program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports territorial and sectoral planning for Quebec's agri-food sector

At a glance

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Territorial and Sectoral Development Program — Stream 1.1 provides non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 per project to support the development or revision of strategic sectoral and territorial planning initiatives in Quebec. The program aims to establish priorities for agro-food sector development through coordinated planning activities and stakeholder engagement.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable financial assistance covering up to 80% of eligible project expenses.
Maximum financial assistance of $50,000 per project.
Minimum financial assistance granted is $5,000 per project.
For projects in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, an additional 10% of eligible expenses may be covered.
Applicants and their partners must contribute a minimum of 20% of eligible annual expenses, with at least half of that contribution in cash (minimum 10% in cash), or 10% (minimum 5% in cash) for projects in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

Activities funded

Development or revision of a territorial planning document for the biofood sector.
Development or revision of a sectoral strategic planning document for the agri-food sector, involving key sector representatives and external expertise.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 65,000

Development of accessible e-commerce platform for local artisans

$ 93,000

Installation of high-efficiency solar panels at dairy facility

$ 49,000

Launching inclusive digital literacy workshops for newcomers

$ 105,000

Upgrading cold storage solutions for regional food rescue program

$ 86,000

Implementation of ERP software for regional manufacturing cooperative

$ 60,000

Launch of bilingual peer support hotline for youth mental health

Eligibility

The applicant must have an operational establishment located in Quebec.
The applicant must be a sectoral coordination structure, a mandated organization registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register (for agro-food sectors), a research establishment, or a technology transfer establishment.
If applying for territorial projects, the applicant must be a territorial coordination structure, a municipal entity, or an Indigenous community or nation recognized by the National Assembly of Quebec, responsible for regional planning.
The project must involve the development or revision of a territorial or sectoral planning process as defined by the program.

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)

Selection criteria

Quality of the project implementation approach.
Alignment between the tasks to be performed and the expertise of the project team.
Level of involvement and mobilization of key stakeholders.
Technical and financial feasibility of the project.
For strategic sectoral planning: relevance of deliverables and planned dissemination activities.
For requests for revision of territorial plans: quality of the implementation report for the previous territorial planning.

How to apply

Step 1: Monitor Calls for ProjectsCheck the website of the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation for open calls for projects under Stream 1.1.
Identify if your project and applicant category are targeted by the current call.
Step 2: Gather Required DocumentsDownload the application form and all required templates from the program's webpage.
Prepare financial statements for the past two years (not required for municipal entities).
Provide a detailed service offer for professional and contractual services valued at $2,500 or more (before taxes).
Obtain a mandate letter from a territorial or sectoral consultation structure, if applicable (agri-food sector only).
Provide a power of attorney or board resolution authorizing the signatory to submit the application, if required.
For projects revising a territorial plan older than five years, prepare an implementation report of the previous plan and, if applicable, letters of support from partners.
All documents must be completed in French.
Step 3: Optional Pre-Submission SupportContact the assigned sectoral lead (for agri-food sector projects) or the responsible regional office (for territorial projects) to receive guidance before submitting the application.
Step 4: Submit the ApplicationCombine all required documents into a single email.
Send your email to the appropriate address:For agri-food sector projects: pdts.sectoriel@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
For territorial projects: pdts.territorial@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
Step 5: Acknowledgement of ReceiptReceive an acknowledgement of receipt from the Ministry after submission.
If additional information or documents are needed, the Ministry will contact you by email.
Step 6: Confirmation of AdmissibilityUpon verifying eligibility and completeness, the Ministry will send a confirmation of admissibility or a rejection letter for incomplete or ineligible applications.
Step 7: Project EvaluationThe Ministry reviews eligible applications according to established selection criteria and notifies you of the decision.
Step 8: Funding AgreementIf approved, you will receive a financial assistance agreement to review and sign, detailing project delivery and funding terms.
If not approved, you will receive a refusal letter.
Step 9: Appeal ProcessIf your application is refused, you may request a review of the decision within 20 business days of notification.

Additional information

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.

Contacts

pdts.sectoriel@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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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.