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Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1
Funding for agricultural exhibitions in Quebec
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 225,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 15, 2026
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, 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
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.1. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 Gouvernment of Québec by email at Expositionagricole2024-2027@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
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 Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, 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