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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2
Funding for agri-food and territorial concertation
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding for coordination and concertation projects in the agri-food sector or a territory. Eligible initiatives support networking, collective action, territorial planning, and annual action plan updates, with funding of up to $100,000 per year and $300,000 per sector or region over the program period.
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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
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- 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
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Coordination of networking, linkage, and collaboration activities
- Coordination of collective-interest projects for a territory or agri-food sector
- Implementation of territorial planning or sector strategic planning
- Annual update of the action plan resulting from the planning
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Cost and financing structure
- Financial statements for the last two years
- Board resolution or power of attorney, if applicable
- Sectoral concertation letter, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sectoral concertation structures
- Mandated agri-food sector organizations
- Territorial concertation structures
Who is not eligible
- Government departments, budgetary bodies, and state-owned entities
- Financial cooperatives and banks
- Applicants and subcontractors listed in the RENA registry
- Applicants in default on previous ministry funding obligations
- Applicants under insolvency or bankruptcy protection
Eligible expenses
- Professional and contract services for concertation agents
- Staff salaries and social charges linked to the project
- Communication, room rental, equipment, and data acquisition costs
- Travel and accommodation for the applicant and partners
- Administrative costs up to 15% of the grant
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses not directly related to the project
- Activities already funded under another program
- Alcohol, gifts, and consumer-facing promotional costs
- Costs for annual general meetings, board meetings, and conference attendance as an auditor
- Expenses before the complete application date, tax (GST/QST), and cost overruns
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Receipt of the application is confirmed by the ministry
- Incomplete applications are rejected
- Eligible applications are assessed against the selection criteria
- The ministry sends a decision letter after evaluation
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed before payment
Additional information
- At least two project calls are planned over the course of the program.
- Project calls may target a specific sector or territory.
- Application support is available before submission, but it does not guarantee acceptance.
- The ministry may request additional information by email during the review process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2. 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 1.2?
This program provides non-repayable funding for coordination and concertation projects in the agri-food sector or a territory. Eligible initiatives support networking, collective action, territorial planning, and annual action plan updates, with funding of up to $100,000 per year and $300,000 per sector or region over the program period.
How much funding can be received?
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 program?
To be eligible for the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 program, you must:
Active establishment in Quebec
Registered concertation structure
Project linked to a territory or agri-food sector
What expenses are eligible under Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2?
Coordination of networking, linkage, and collaboration activities
Coordination of collective-interest projects for a territory or agri-food sector
Implementation of territorial planning or sector strategic planning
Annual update of the action plan resulting from the planning
Who can I contact for more information about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) 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 1.2 available?
The Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 is a Grant and Funding