How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $225000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1?

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

What are Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be an agricultural exhibition.

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1

Last Update: May 8, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports annual agricultural exhibitions and animal judging activities

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $225,000
Up to 70% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Grant Providers

Gouvernement du Québec

Status

Closed

Overview of the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial aid covers up to 70% of eligible project expenses.
Maximum funding of $225,000 per applicant per fiscal year.
Total program funding limit of $675,000 per applicant for the entire program duration.
Administrative costs are eligible up to 10% of the financial aid granted.

Eligible projects & activities

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:

$ 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

$ 90,000

Adapting historical site for accessible cultural tourism experiences

Eligibility criteria of the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 program

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 to the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 program

Verify eligibility criteria

Confirm that your event is an eligible agricultural exhibition
Ensure your project aligns with the specific objectives and duration requirements

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

Collect required documentation

Gather supporting documents for eligible expenses (such as professional fees, salaries, operating costs, etc.)
Ensure expense calculations align with program guidelines

Complete and assemble application

Complete the grant application form following program instructions
Attach all required documents and supporting evidence

Validate application package

Review the complete application for accuracy and compliance
Confirm all supporting documentation is included

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.