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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Funding for priority agro-food sector projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $250,000 per project for agro-food sector development initiatives in Quebec. It supports priority projects aligned with sector strategic planning, including project preparation, coordination, and implementation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development or revision of a sector strategic plan
- Development of a territorial plan
- Revision of a territorial plan adopted more than five years ago
- Project coordination through hired concertation agents
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Project cost and financing structure
- Financial statements for the last two years
- Detailed service offer or equipment quote when applicable
- Board authorization or power of attorney, if needed
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sector coordination structures
- Agro-food business associations or groups
- Research establishments
- Technology transfer establishments
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries and agencies
- Municipal entities
- Financial cooperatives and banks
- Applicants or subcontractors listed in the RENA registry
- Applicants under insolvency or creditor protection proceedings
Eligible expenses
- Professional and contractual fees
- Project staff salaries and related social charges
- Communication, data acquisition, and meeting room or equipment rental costs
- Travel and accommodation expenses
- Administration costs up to 15% of the grant
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundamental research, applied research, experimental development, and technological adaptation
- Activities outside Quebec
- Promotion aimed at consumers
- Buildings, land, vehicles, and self-propelled equipment
- Alcohol, gifts, debt service, and cost overruns
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Receipt acknowledgment is sent after submission.
- Incomplete applications are rejected and ineligible applications receive a notice of ineligibility.
- Eligible complete applications are assessed against program criteria.
- The ministry sends a decision letter after evaluation.
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed before payment.
Additional information
- At least three project calls are planned during the program period.
- Applications must be submitted in French by email.
- Pre-application support is available, but it does not guarantee acceptance.
- A request for review may be filed within 20 working days of the decision notice.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1. 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 2.1?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $250,000 per project for agro-food sector development initiatives in Quebec. It supports priority projects aligned with sector strategic planning, including project preparation, coordination, and implementation.
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:
Active establishment in Quebec
Agro-food sector organization or research body
Project aligned with sector priorities
What expenses are eligible under Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1?
Development or revision of a sector strategic plan
Development of a territorial plan
Revision of a territorial plan adopted more than five years ago
Project coordination through hired concertation agents
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 or by phone at none.
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