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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
  • Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|closed

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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.

grant_single_labels|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.

grant_single_labels|projects

  • 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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 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

$ 86,000

Implementation of ERP software for regional manufacturing cooperative

$ 60,000

Launch of bilingual peer support hotline for youth mental health

$ 105,000

Upgrading cold storage solutions for regional food rescue program

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • 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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • 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

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • 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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

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

grant_single_labels|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.

grant_single_labels|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.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • 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.

grant_single_labels|contact

pdts.sectoriel@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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