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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 1.2 provides up to $100,000 in annual non-repayable funding to support coordination and partnership activities that strengthen priority projects and collaboration among stakeholders within Quebec's agri-food sectors or regions. Eligible activities include hiring agents for networking, implementing strategic action plans, and fostering collective development initiatives in targeted territories or sectors.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

  • Non-repayable financial assistance covering up to 80% of eligible project expenses.
  • Annual maximum of $100,000 per project, with a program total of $300,000 per agri-food sector or administrative region.
  • Minimum funding amount is $5,000 per project.
  • Additional 10% funding available for projects facing insularity and geographic isolation in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, up to 90% of eligible expenses.
  • Applicants and partners must provide at least 20% of eligible project costs (at least 10% in cash for annual aid exceeding $50,000; reduced to 10% total contribution and 5% cash for Îles-de-la-Madeleine projects).

grant_single_labels|projects

  • Hiring coordination agents to lead collective initiatives for the development of a specific territory or agri-food sector.
  • Organizing networking, collaboration, or partnership-building activities among stakeholders within a territory or an agri-food sector.
  • Implementing territorial or strategic sectoral action plans.
  • Coordinating and following up on priority projects aimed at advancing the territorial or agri-food sector.
  • Conducting annual updates of action plans resulting from ongoing strategic or territorial planning.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 27,000

Launching e-commerce platform for artisanal retail cooperative

$ 54,000

Piloting mobile outreach clinic for rural mental health services

$ 39,850

Reducing energy use by installing roof solar panels and LED lighting

$ 28,000

Retrofitting workspace with accessible design for inclusive employment

$ 98,000

Upgrading production line automation with robotics technology

$ 19,500

Expanding community daycare services with new equipment purchase

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • The applicant must have an active establishment located in Quebec.
  • The applicant must be either a sectoral or territorial coordination structure, or an organization mandated by such a structure, and must be registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register.
  • For sectoral projects, eligible applicants include associations or groups of agri-food enterprises, research institutions, or technology transfer establishments.
  • For territorial projects, eligible applicants are territorial coordination structures responsible for coordinating stakeholders in the regional agri-food sector.
  • The project must relate to the coordination of concerted actions benefiting a Quebec territory or the agri-food sector.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Sectoral coordination structures or organizations mandated by them in the agri-food sector, registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register
  • Associations or groups of agri-food enterprises
  • Research establishments
  • Technology transfer establishments
  • Territorial coordination structures (such as biofood coordination tables), registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register and responsible for coordinating stakeholders for regional biofood sector development

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • Government ministries, budgetary organizations, and state-owned enterprises.
  • Municipal entities.
  • Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
  • Applicants or subcontractors listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
  • Companies that have defaulted on previous financial aid obligations with the Ministry in the past two years or are under bankruptcy protection or insolvency proceedings.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Fees for technical and professional services from coordination agents as contractors or external experts.
  • Salaries for personnel directly related to the project’s coordination, execution, and follow-up activities.
  • Social charges for project personnel, calculated as a lump sum of 26% of salary, with possibility of higher amounts if justified.
  • Communication expenses related to the project.
  • Costs for rental of rooms and equipment for project activities.
  • Data acquisition expenses necessary for the project.
  • Travel and accommodation costs for the applicant and project partners, in accordance with government guidelines.
  • Administrative expenses, up to a maximum of 15% of the granted financial assistance.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Québec
  • Agglomeration of Îles-de-la-Madeleine (specific conditions apply)

grant_single_labels|criteria

  • Relevance of the need justifying the project.
  • Appropriateness of the sought profile for coordination agents in relation to project objectives.
  • Magnitude of positive impacts on the development of the agri-food sector.
  • Technical and financial feasibility of the project.
  • Representativeness of the agri-food sector or territory within the coordination agent selection team.
  • Relevance of deliverables and planned dissemination activities.

grant_single_labels|apply

  • Step 1: Monitor Calls for ProposalsCheck the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food's website for open calls related to the Territorial and Sectoral Development Program — Stream 1.2.
  • Note if the call targets a specific category of applicants (sector or territory).
  • Step 2: Gather Required DocumentationObtain the financial assistance application form.
  • Prepare the cost and financing structure document.
  • Include the financial statements for the last two years (except for municipal entities).
  • Obtain a proxy or board resolution authorizing the signatory to apply, if applicable.
  • Secure a mandate letter from the sectoral consultation structure, if applicable (for agri-food sectors only).
  • Attach the call for candidates and CVs for contract agents, or detailed service offers for external experts, if relevant.
  • Ensure all documents are completed in French as required by program guidelines.
  • Step 3: Benefit from Accompaniment Services (Optional)Contact the sector-specific representative (for agri-food projects) or the regional directorate responsible for your territory (for territorial projects) to request pre-application guidance if needed.
  • Step 4: Submit Your ApplicationSend the complete application and required documents via 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
  • Ensure all files are included in a single email.
  • Step 5: Acknowledgement of ReceiptReceive an acknowledgement of receipt from the Ministry after submission.
  • Respond promptly if additional information or missing documents are requested.
  • Step 6: Application Review and AdmissibilityThe Ministry reviews the completeness and eligibility of the application.
  • If eligible, receive a confirmation of admissibility; incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected with a notice.
  • Step 7: Project EvaluationThe application is assessed based on selection criteria such as project relevance, capacity, impact, feasibility, representativeness, and relevance of deliverables.
  • Step 8: Decision NotificationReceive a funding decision by letter from the Ministry.
  • If approved, sign a financial assistance agreement specifying the terms and conditions.
  • If refused, receive a written notification of the decision.
  • Step 9: Request for Review (if needed)If the application is refused, you may request a review of the decision within 20 working days of notification.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • A minimum of two calls for projects will be issued during the program duration, which may target specific sectors or territories.
  • All application documents must be submitted in French, except as allowed by exceptions stated in the Charte de la langue française.
  • The application and all supporting documents must be submitted together in a single email.
  • The program summary does not replace the official program text, which takes precedence for all details and requirements.

grant_single_labels|contact

pdts.sectoriel@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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