Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides compensation for waterfowl damage to eligible agricultural crops. It covers yield losses and replacement work, with up to 90% coverage when the complementary support is included.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Compensation for waterfowl-related crop damage
- Coverage for yield losses caused by waterfowl
- Coverage for authorized emergency mitigation work
- Coverage for replacement work after damage
Documents Needed
- Notice of damage
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural producers
- Producers with crops eligible under crop insurance
Eligible expenses
- Loss of yield compensation
- Emergency work to reduce or prevent yield loss
- Replacement work after waterfowl damage
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Damage must be reported and verified before compensation is accepted.
- Authorized emergency work is reviewed for compensation based on crop insurance rates.
- Yield losses are assessed by comparing affected and unaffected areas.
- Compensation is then calculated according to the program rules.
Additional information
- No enrolment or contribution is required.
- A notice of damage is required.
- Coverage is additional to the wildlife damage compensation plan.
- The program includes a complementary 10% coverage.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Waterfowl Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Waterfowl. 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 Waterfowl?
This program provides compensation for waterfowl damage to eligible agricultural crops. It covers yield losses and replacement work, with up to 90% coverage when the complementary support is included.
How much funding can be received?
Waterfowl Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Waterfowl program?
To be eligible for the Waterfowl program, you must:
Eligible crop insurance crops
Verifiable waterfowl damage
Minimum 1-hectare affected area
What expenses are eligible under Waterfowl?
Compensation for waterfowl-related crop damage
Coverage for yield losses caused by waterfowl
Coverage for authorized emergency mitigation work
Coverage for replacement work after damage
Who can I contact for more information about the Waterfowl?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) or by phone at 1 800 749-3646.
Where is the Waterfowl available?
The Waterfowl program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Waterfowl?
Waterfowl is funded by La Financière agricole (FADQ)