
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2
grant_single|update April 28, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports coordination and collaboration in Quebec's agri-food sectors
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
- Gouvernement du Québec
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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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