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Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports annual agricultural exhibitions and animal judging activities
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 provides up to $225,000 per year (maximum $675,000 over the program) to support agricultural exhibitions and their animal judging activities. The funding aims to strengthen the capacity to hold annual agricultural events, covering eligible activities such as planning, organization, implementation of eco-responsible actions, and associated operational costs.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop an online presence
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Activities funded
- Planning, organizing, and holding one or more agricultural exhibitions.
- Implementation of an annual agricultural event as part of a business plan.
- Integration of at least three eco-responsible actions, including one related to food, during the event.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 90,000
Adapting historical site for accessible cultural tourism experiences
$ 95,000
Upgrading production line for local organic food packaging
$ 63,000
Launching community composting with pickups for small urban businesses
$ 95,000
Modernizing HVAC system for energy efficiency in heritage theatre
$ 34,000
Implementing e-commerce system for independent bookstore operations
$ 87,000
Launching a youth entrepreneurship co-operative workspace downtown
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an agricultural exhibition.
- The project must aim to plan, organize, and hold one or more agricultural exhibitions.
- The project must be part of a business plan implementation.
- The project must include at least three eco-responsible actions from the Conseil québécois des événements écoresponsables list, with at least one related to food.
- The project must respect the maximum duration set for the project submission period.
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural exhibitions
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for contractors directly involved in the project.
- Portion of applicant’s personnel salaries, social charges, and benefits corresponding to time spent on the project.
- Expenses for planning, organizing, and hosting the event.
- Site management costs.
- Data acquisition costs.
- Purchase, design, production, or adaptation of materials and equipment.
- Web content development and design expenses.
- Scholarships, rewards, and prizes presented to producers during judging activities.
- Travel and accommodation expenses for contractors (within public sector limits).
- Administrative costs (up to 10% of the financial assistance granted).
- Operational expenses required for the event.
- Logistics expenses related to the project execution.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility criteria
- Confirm that your event is an eligible agricultural exhibition
- Ensure your project aligns with the specific objectives and duration requirements
2
Prepare project requirements
- Prepare a business plan for the event
- Plan, organize, and schedule agricultural exhibitions as required
- Include at least three eco-responsible actions, with one focused on food aspect
3
Collect required documentation
- Gather supporting documents for eligible expenses (such as professional fees, salaries, operating costs, etc.)
- Ensure expense calculations align with program guidelines
4
Complete and assemble application
- Complete the grant application form following program instructions
- Attach all required documents and supporting evidence
5
Validate application package
- Review the complete application for accuracy and compliance
- Confirm all supporting documentation is included
6
Submit the grant application
- Submit the finalized grant application to the appropriate authority within the designated period
Additional information
- Projects must include at least three eco-responsible actions from the list of the Conseil québécois des événements écoresponsables, with at least one action related to food.
- Eligible expenses only pertain to those directly linked to project implementation and require proper justification.
- Administrative expenses are capped at 10% of the financial assistance provided.
