Grant Analysis: Programme d'aide au camionnage du calcaire ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural land operators and farmers in Quebec - Businesses engaged in limestone production or agricultural operations - Sole proprietors with agricultural operations - Farm partnerships and cooperatives - Agricultural enterprises seeking to improve soil management practices ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $32,000 CAD - Coverage Rate: Up to 80% of eligible expenses - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution) - Matching Requirement: Applicant must cover minimum 20% of eligible expenses - Fund Type: Direct financial contribution (not a loan) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Limestone trucking and transportation costs - Hauling services for limestone delivery to agricultural lands - Limestone application and spreading expenses - Soil acidity neutralization treatments - Production efficiency improvements related to limestone handling - Labour costs associated with limestone application and soil management ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Funds must be used exclusively for limestone transportation and soil acidity neutralization on eligible agricultural lands - Applicant must maintain 20% cost-sharing commitment throughout the project - Eligible expenses must be incurred in Quebec - Project must demonstrate improvement in agricultural production efficiency - Soil acidity neutralization must be the intended outcome - Applicant must submit proof of expenses and invoices for reimbursement - Grant funds must be utilized within the program's specified timeline - Applicant must comply with agricultural and environmental regulations