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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 - Quebec - Canada
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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2

Supports coordination and collaboration in Quebec's agri-food sectors
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Gouvernment of Québec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

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.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
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
Location
  • 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
  • Research
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • 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

  • 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.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • 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

Who is not eligible

  • 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.

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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

Additional information

  • 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.

Contacts

pdts.sectoriel@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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?

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.

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: Must have an active establishment in Quebec Must be registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register Must be an association or group of agri-food businesses, or a mandated organization within the sector

What expenses are eligible under Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2?

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.

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.

Where is the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 available?

The Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 program is available the province of 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

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