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Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1
Funding for agricultural exhibitions in Quebec
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 225,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports agricultural exhibitions in Quebec with non-repayable funding of up to 70% of eligible expenses. It covers the planning, organization and delivery of agricultural shows and related judging activities, with eco-responsible actions required.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning, organizing, and holding one or more agricultural exhibitions
- Annual agricultural exhibition delivery
- Animal judging activities linked to the exhibition
- Eco-responsible event implementation
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Completed MAPAQ business plan template
- Financing plan document
- Contractor quote for expenses over $5,000
- Power of attorney or board resolution, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural exhibitions
- Selected agricultural exhibitions for provincial animal judging finals
- Sector exhibitions
- The Quebec Agricultural Exhibitions Association
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with unresolved default on previous MAPAQ funding obligations
- Applicants under an animal welfare order
- Applicants listed in the Register of convictions
- Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
- Applicants under insolvency or creditor protection proceedings
Eligible expenses
- Contractor professional fees
- Project-related staff salaries and related social charges
- Event planning, site management, data acquisition, logistics, and regular operating costs
- Materials, equipment, and web content development
- Travel, stay, administration, awards, prizes, and rewards related to judging
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly linked to the project
- Cost overruns and operating deficits
- Construction, renovation, land, building purchases, and normal equipment maintenance
- Electronic or computer equipment, software, licenses, and self-propelled equipment usable for other purposes
- Meals, debt service, taxes, and expenses paid to non-compliant subcontractors
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a MAPAQ representative after submission.
- Only complete and eligible applications are analyzed.
- Selection is based on consistency with program objectives, technical and financial feasibility, and budget realism.
- If approved, the applicant must sign a financial assistance agreement.
- The final payment depends on acceptance of deliverables and supporting documents.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted by email to the MAPAQ program address.
- Only complete applications are analyzed.
- An appeal of a decision must be filed within 30 days of notification.
- The program runs until March 31, 2027.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.2Funding for provincial animal judging finals
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- Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2Support for agri-food awareness projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 Program
What is the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1?
This program supports agricultural exhibitions in Quebec with non-repayable funding of up to 70% of eligible expenses. It covers the planning, organization and delivery of agricultural shows and related judging activities, with eco-responsible actions required.
How much funding can be received?
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $225,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 program, you must:
Must be an agricultural exhibition.
Project must include exhibition planning and delivery.
Must include eco-responsible actions.
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1?
Planning, organizing, and holding one or more agricultural exhibitions
Annual agricultural exhibition delivery
Animal judging activities linked to the exhibition
Eco-responsible event implementation
Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at Expositionagricole2024-2027@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 available?
The Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 is a Grant and Funding