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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Collective agri-food development support in Quebec
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Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 250,000
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Programme de développement territorial et sectoriel 2023-2026 provides non-repayable support of up to 80% of eligible expenses to eligible sectoral organizations in Quebec. It funds collective agri-food initiatives, including strategic planning, coordination, and priority projects.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Priority agri-food sector development projects identified in the action plan of the strategic sector planning
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project cost and financing structure
- Financial statements for the last two years, except for municipal entities
- Detailed service offer for professional and contractual services worth $2,500 or more before taxes, or equipment quote for purchases worth $2,500 or more before taxes
- Power of attorney or board resolution authorizing the signatory, if applicable
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Territorial and Sectoral Development Program — Updated Program Status and Application Process
The program page has been expanded with updated status for all sub-volets, a detailed application process for sub-volet 2.3, and new contact information.
The program page now shows that most sub-volets are closed, with only sub-volet 2.3 (fisheries and commercial aquaculture projects) remaining open until March 1, 2026 or until funds are exhausted. A new section detailing the application process for sub-volet 2.3 has been added, including a complete list of mandatory documents such as the application form, financing structure spreadsheet, financial statements, and service quotes for expenses over $2,500. Project submissions must be sent by email to pdts.pechesaquaculture@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca. Additional contact information for other program areas and an appeal/revision process have also been added to the page. The geographic scope covers all administrative regions of Quebec, targeting sectors including agriculture, food processing, fisheries and aquaculture, animal health, environment, and sustainable development. An exceptional project extension possibility for sub-volet 2.1 has been introduced, allowing beneficiaries to request a delay be
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sector coordination structures
- Organizations mandated by sector coordination structures
- Agri-food business associations or groups
- Research establishments
- Technology transfer establishments
Who is not eligible
- Ministries, budgetary organizations, non-budgetary organizations, state corporations listed in Schedules 1 to 3 of the Financial Administration Act, and corporations controlled directly or indirectly by a government or a state corporation
- Municipal entities
- Financial cooperatives and banks
- Applicants and subcontractors listed in the RENA registry
- Applicants that have failed to meet obligations after formal notice in the previous two years, or that are under creditor protection or bankruptcy proceedings
Eligible expenses
- Professional and contractual fees
- Project staff salary and the related social charges directly devoted to the project, with social charges calculated at a flat 26% of salary unless justified otherwise
- Communication and data acquisition costs
- Use or rental of materials, equipment, rooms, buildings, or land, as well as travel and accommodation expenses for the applicant and partners
- Purchase, delivery and installation of new or used equipment with at least 3 months guarantee; laboratory analysis fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs that are not directly related to the project
- Fundamental research, applied research, experimental development, technological adaptation, new scientific or technological knowledge transfer, missions outside Quebec, representations to government or national associations, aid to enterprises, and cultivar trial and genetic improvement programming
- Activities related to production, processing, sale or services for recreational cannabis products, non-approved cannabis products, and additional cannabis products such as food ingredients, processed foods, topical products, concentrates, tinctures and capsules
- Salary costs for people working for the government or whose salary is financed by government aid; concertation agent activities already funded elsewhere; cost overruns; expenses incurred before the complete application is filed; buildings, land, vehicles, self-propelled equipment; equipment financed by instalment sale or lease
- Debt service, loan repayments, capital losses or replacements, current operating costs, GST/QST, joint plan or sales agency overhead, consumer promotion, auditor attendance at congresses or colloquia, prizes or awards, alcohol, gifts, and food for meetings except for meal breaks already covered by travel rates
Selection criteria
- Clarity of the problem and project description
- Quality of the project approach and alignment between tasks and team expertise
- Degree of contribution and participation of the different chain members
- Technical and financial feasibility
- Expected positive impact on agri-food sector development, and the relevance of deliverables and dissemination activities
How to apply
- Complete the required application documents available on the program webpage
- Fill out the documents in French
- Send all documents in a single email to pdts.sectoriel@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry sends an acknowledgment of receipt when the application is submitted.
- If information or a document is missing, the Ministry sends a written request by email.
- Complete and admissible applications receive a confirmation of admissibility; incomplete applications are rejected and ineligible applications receive a notice of ineligibility and the file is closed.
- If the project is accepted, the applicant receives a funding agreement to sign; if it is not accepted, a refusal letter is sent, and expenses are eligible from the date the complete application is filed.
- A request for review may be filed within 20 working days after the communication date; changes, additions, or new documents not included in the initial application are not considered.
Additional information
- At least three project calls will be launched during the program period and published on the ministry website.
- Pre-application support is available on request, but it does not guarantee admissibility or acceptance.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec
- Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.2Funding for agri-food and territorial concertation
- Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2Support for collective biofood development initiatives
- Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.3Collective biofood and territorial development support
Frequently Asked Questions about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1 Program
What is the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1?
Programme de développement territorial et sectoriel 2023-2026 provides non-repayable support of up to 80% of eligible expenses to eligible sectoral organizations in Quebec. It funds collective agri-food initiatives, including strategic planning, coordination, and priority projects.
How much funding can be received?
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1 program?
To be eligible for the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1 program, you must:
The applicant must have an active establishment in Quebec.
The applicant must be a sector coordination structure, an organization mandated by one, an agri-food business association or group, a research establishment, or a technology transfer establishment.
The project must respect the maximum duration set in the call and target priority agri-food sector projects.
What expenses are eligible under Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1?
Professional and contractual fees
Project staff salary and the related social charges directly devoted to the project, with social charges calculated at a flat 26% of salary unless justified otherwise
Communication and data acquisition costs
Use or rental of materials, equipment, rooms, buildings, or land, as well as travel and accommodation expenses for the applicant and partners
Purchase, delivery and installation of new or used equipment with at least 3 months guarantee; laboratory analysis fees
Who can I contact for more information about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1?
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 2.1 available?
The Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1 program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1 is a Grant and Funding