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Turn to excellence!
Recognizing excellence among young agricultural entrepreneurs
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 7,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 1, 2025
- Closing date : April 30, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The contest awards up to $7,000 to recognize young agricultural entrepreneurs in Quebec. It also includes prizes for sustainable development and mentorship, with applications submitted through the official contest form.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 1, 2025
- Closing date : April 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of agricultural entrepreneurship and management achievements.
- Promotion of leadership, innovation, and sustainable development in agriculture.
- Recognition of mentorship and guidance within agricultural businesses.
Documents Needed
- Completed electronic application form
- Applicant's financial statements for the last two years
- Signature from a FADQ advisor
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural producers
- Agricultural producer-processors
Who is not eligible
- FADQ jury members, administrators, employees, and their close relatives or household members
- Spouses or partners of previous grand prize winners or laureates
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an expert jury whose decision is final and without appeal.
- The jury focuses on the applicant's individual contribution to the business success.
- Ten finalists are invited to the award announcement during the CRAAQ Management Colloquium in November.
- Winners must be present to receive the prize and trophy.
Additional information
- Five scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding young agricultural entrepreneurs.
- A $150 gift certificate for CRAAQ products or training is given to each eligible participant.
- The application period typically runs from February to April each year.
- The competition is organized by La Financière agricole du Québec in collaboration with CRAAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Turn to excellence! Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Turn to excellence!. 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 Turn to excellence!?
The contest awards up to $7,000 to recognize young agricultural entrepreneurs in Quebec. It also includes prizes for sustainable development and mentorship, with applications submitted through the official contest form.
How much funding can be received?
Turn to excellence! Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 30, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Turn to excellence! program?
To be eligible for the Turn to excellence! program, you must:
Agricultural producer or producer-processor
Aged 18 to under 40
Own at least 20% of the business for a minimum of two years
What expenses are eligible under Turn to excellence!?
Recognition of agricultural entrepreneurship and management achievements.
Promotion of leadership, innovation, and sustainable development in agriculture.
Recognition of mentorship and guidance within agricultural businesses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Turn to excellence!?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).
Where is the Turn to excellence! available?
The Turn to excellence! program is available the province of Quebec.