How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $300000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2?

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 is funded by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Gouvernement du Québec

What are Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2's eligibility criterias?

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

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports coordination and collaboration in Quebec's agri-food sectors

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $300,000
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

Grant Providers

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Gouvernement du Québec

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 program

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.

Financing 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).

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 54,000

Piloting mobile outreach clinic for rural mental health services

$ 27,000

Launching e-commerce platform for artisanal retail cooperative

$ 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

Eligibility criteria of the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 program

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.

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)

Eligibility criteria of the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 program

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.

How to apply to the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2 program

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.

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.