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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2 - Quebec - Canada
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Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2

Supports priority biofood sector projects in designated Quebec territories
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Gouvernment of Québec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Territorial and Sectoral Development Program – Stream 2.2 provides non-repayable government funding of up to $50,000 per project for private companies and up to $250,000 per project for other eligible applicants. Its objective is to support priority projects that drive the development of the biofood sector in targeted Quebec territories, including activities such as planning, coordination, and implementation of sectoral development agreements.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 50% 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
  • For-profit business
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Implementation of priority development projects in the biofood sector within targeted territories.
  • Projects resulting from territorial planning aimed at developing the biofood sector.
  • Initiatives for the creation, coordination, and implementation of sectoral development agreements in the biofood sector.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Private for-profit companies (with at least 50 employees for a period of at least 6 months, meeting French language requirements)
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • Municipal entities
  • Recognized Indigenous communities or nations by the National Assembly of Quebec

Who is not eligible

  • Provincial and federal government ministries, agencies, and state-owned enterprises, as well as entities directly or indirectly controlled by a government.
  • Schools, school boards, and educational institutions.
  • Health and social services establishments.
  • Banks, financial cooperatives, and other financial institutions.
  • Companies and contractors listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
  • Companies that have not fulfilled obligations related to previous financial aid from the Ministry in the two years prior to a new application, after formal notice.
  • Companies under orders pursuant to animal welfare legislation.
  • For-profit companies with 50 or more employees over six months that do not comply with the Charter of the French Language (RLRQ, chapter C-11).
  • Companies undergoing bankruptcy, insolvency, or creditor arrangement proceedings.

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries of personnel directly involved in the project, proportional to actual time worked.
  • Social charges related to project personnel (up to a flat rate of 26% of salary, or higher with justification).
  • Communication costs associated with the project.
  • Data acquisition costs necessary for the project.
  • Rental or usage fees for equipment, materials, rooms, buildings, or land required for the project.
  • Purchase, delivery, and installation costs of new or used equipment and materials from suppliers, with a minimum three-month warranty, up to a maximum subsidy of $100,000 per project.
  • Costs related to the adaptation or improvement of buildings or land for project needs.
  • Travel and accommodation expenses of the applicant and partners, as per the government’s established reimbursement rates.
  • Administrative expenses up to 15% of the granted financial aid.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec
  • Agglomeration of Îles-de-la-Madeleine (with specific provisions for projects affected by insularity and geographical isolation)

Additional information

  • Required documents must be submitted in French unless specific exceptions apply as per the Charter of the French Language.
  • If the applicant or a project partner is interested, a pre-application support service is available through the Ministry's regional office.
  • Maximum cumulative government aid thresholds apply and include all direct or indirect public funding for the project from Quebec and Canadian ministries and agencies.
  • A summary guide is provided, but the official program text takes precedence in all interpretations.

Contacts

pdts.territorial@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2. 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 2.2?

The Territorial and Sectoral Development Program – Stream 2.2 provides non-repayable government funding of up to $50,000 per project for private companies and up to $250,000 per project for other eligible applicants. Its objective is to support priority projects that drive the development of the biofood sector in targeted Quebec territories, including activities such as planning, coordination, and implementation of sectoral development agreements.

How much funding can be received?

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2 program?

To be eligible for the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2 program, you must: Private businesses with an active establishment in Quebec At least 50 employees for 6 months or more, complying with Quebec's Charter of the French Language

What expenses are eligible under Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2?

Implementation of priority development projects in the biofood sector within targeted territories. Projects resulting from territorial planning aimed at developing the biofood sector. Initiatives for the creation, coordination, and implementation of sectoral development agreements in the biofood sector.

Who can I contact for more information about the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2?

You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at pdts.territorial@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

Where is the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2 available?

The Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.2 is a Grant and Funding

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