Quebec Farm Grants & Funding Programs
32 active programs for farmers in Quebec.
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Support for Biofood Exports (SEB)
A grant for individual marketing and market-development projects that raise sales of Quebec food products outside Quebec, in the rest of Canada or abroad. Projects last 12 month…
Individual Support for Access to Markets (SIAM)
A non-repayable grant for Quebec food processors to reach new markets or market segments in Quebec's long distribution channels, such as retail chains, food service and institut…
Financial Assistance Program for Winter Vegetative Cover
A La Financiere agricole du Quebec program that encourages environmentally beneficial practices to build climate resilience. It reimburses 5% of the crop insurance (ASREC) contr…
Farm Income Stabilization Insurance (ASRA)
A group insurance program run by La Financiere agricole du Quebec that protects farms against swings in market prices and production costs. It pays compensation when the average…
Support Program for the Development of Agriculture and Agri-Food in the Regions (PADAAR)
MAPAQ program funding regional agriculture projects. Measures cover innovation and trials on farms, groups and skills plans for new farmers, on-farm demonstrations, regional pro…
Seller-Lender Formula (FADQ Loan Guarantee)
La Financiere agricole du Quebec guarantees 100% of a loan made by the owner of a farm business to the buyer when the business is transferred. The seller can be paid over time a…
Quebec Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)
MAPAQ program that helps Quebec livestock producers improve animal health and welfare. It funds veterinary coaching for individual farmers and groups of farmers on targeted heal…
Quebec Fisheries Fund (Fonds des peches du Quebec)
A joint federal-Quebec contribution program for the Quebec fish and seafood sector. It funds innovation, infrastructure and equipment, scientific partnerships, and market develo…
Biofood Innovation Program, Stream 3: Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture Innovation
Grants for applied research and experimental development projects by Quebec commercial fishing, aquaculture and aquatic-product processing businesses. It covers up to 80% of eli…
Line of Credit (FADQ Guarantee)
La Financiere agricole du Quebec guarantees up to 50% of a line of credit granted by a financial institution for a farm business's cash management. The guarantee is capped at $1…
Financial Support for the Development of the Fishing Sector and Commercial Aquaculture
Non-repayable grants for Quebec commercial fishing, aquaculture and aquatic-product processing businesses. It funds new products and processes, trials and pilot projects, biosec…
Carbon Pricing Cost Reimbursement Program for the Agricultural Sector
A two-year program that reimburses Quebec farm businesses, whatever they produce, for carbon pricing costs on the fossil fuels they use on the farm in 2026-27 and 2027-28. It is…
Efficient Solutions Program - Farming Component
Hydro-Quebec provides farm customers with a wide range of energy efficient products, equipment and systems across three modules: Products, Innovative greenhouses, and Equipment …
Capital Support for Aspiring Farmers
Offers a capital payment holiday of up to five years to reduce cash flow pressure during farm transfer or start-up for young farmers in Quebec.
Financial support program for commercial fishing businesses
Three-component program offering grants, loans and loan guarantees to support establishment, financing, and sustainability of commercial fishing businesses in Quebec. Components…
AgriRecovery
Disaster relief program providing financial support to agricultural producers for restarting operations following natural disasters, complementing existing risk management progr…
Farm Property Tax Credit Program (PCTFA)
Provides financial assistance to registered farm owners by paying a portion of farm property taxes for operations located in agricultural zones.
Capital Support for Aspiring Farmers
Provides capital payment holiday of up to five years to reduce cash flow pressure during farm transfer or start-up phase for young farmers in Quebec.
Guaranteed Loan
Loan guarantee program offering discounts of 0.30 to 0.60 percentage points on agricultural loans. Includes three products: regular guarantees up to $15 million per farm busines…
Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers
Provides subsidies of $25,000 to $65,000 to young people under 40 to establish agricultural businesses or join existing operations, with amounts based on education level. The gr…
Investment Fund for the Future of Agriculture
Provides patient capital investments to support young people with startup, expansion, or agricultural business transfer projects through rent-to-own land programs and down payme…
Sustainable Growth Investment
Quebec program supporting productive and sustainable agricultural investments through financial assistance that reimburses part of financing interest costs on guaranteed loans.
Credit Line for Investment
A guaranteed line of credit up to $15 million for agricultural businesses to finance investments like asset purchases, real estate, and value-added activities.
Support Program for the Eradication of Chronic Wasting Disease in Cervids
Financial aid for cervid producers affected by Chronic Wasting Disease eradication measures, including compensation for slaughtered animals and sanitary measures implementation.
Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec
Reimburses additional expenses for swine operations affected by PED, SDCV or SVA diseases, including veterinary costs, biosafety materials, and disinfection expenses.
Ministerial initiative to reward agri-environmental practices
Quebec program providing financial assistance up to $50,000 to encourage adoption of agri-environmental practices that exceed regulatory requirements and generate environmental …
Waterfowl Damage Compensation Plan
Provides 80% coverage for waterfowl damages to crops, with an additional 10% coverage through the Complementary Support Program, totaling 90% compensation.
Prime-Vert
Program to increase adoption of agri-environmental practices by farm businesses to improve environmental performance of the agricultural sector. Supports equipment purchases (se…
Dairy Direct Payment Program
Compensation to dairy producers as a result of market access commitments made under recent international trade agreements, providing $1.2 billion total from 2023-24 to 2028-29.
Apiculture Support Program
Offers a refund of part of the contribution for crop insurance coverage for bees and honey. Supports apiculture businesses that enroll in the Crop Insurance Coverage (ASREC) Api…
Agri-Québec Plus
Provides additional financial assistance to farming operations participating in AgriStability with net annual income under $50,000, covering 85% of losses for non-ASRA and non-s…
Agri-Québec
A savings-based program where farmers make annual deposits and receive matching government contributions to create a reserve for managing operational risks.
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