
Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.2
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports Quebec agricultural fairs hosting provincial livestock judging finals
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $95,000
- 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
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Closed
Overview
The Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.2 provides up to $95,000 per year (maximum $315,000 over the program) to support the planning, organization, and hosting of provincial livestock judging finals in Quebec. This funding aims to highlight the expertise of Quebec breeders by covering eligible expenses such as event organization, professional fees, and support for participating breeders.
Financing terms and conditions
- Financial assistance covers up to 70% of eligible project expenses.
- Maximum of $95,000 per applicant per financial year.
- Total cap of $315,000 per applicant for the duration of the program.
- Additional flat-rate financial bonus of $10,000 per year for applicants hosting the provincial final of the Association des jeunes ruraux du Québec.
Activities funded
- Planning, organizing, and holding provincial finals for livestock judging.
- Implementing business plans related to provincial animal judging competitions.
- Providing financial support to breeders participating in provincial judging finals.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an agricultural exhibition selected by the Association des expositions agricoles du Québec to present a provincial livestock judging final.
- The project must focus on the planning, organization, and holding of one or more provincial livestock judging finals.
- The project must be part of the implementation of a business plan.
- The project must provide financial support to breeders participating in the provincial finals.
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural exhibitions selected by the Association des expositions agricoles du Québec for the presentation of provincial animal judging finals
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for contractors involved in the project.
- Proportionate salaries and associated benefits for staff directly dedicated to the project.
- Costs related to planning, organization, and execution of the event.
- Site management expenses.
- Advertising, promotion, and communication expenses.
- Data acquisition costs.
- Purchase, design, production, or adaptation of materials and equipment for the event.
- Milk analysis and transport expenses.
- Travel and accommodation costs for contractors, within public sector limits.
- Administration expenses up to 10% of the granted financial aid.
- Logistics expenses.
- Prizes, awards, and scholarships for provincial animal judging finals, representing at least 30% of the annual financial aid granted.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility and selection
- Ensure your agricultural exhibition is selected by the Association des expositions agricoles du Québec
- Confirm your eligibility as a host for the provincial animal judging finals
2
Prepare eligible project and plan
- Prepare a project that aligns with the objective of showcasing Quebec breeders' expertise
- Ensure your project includes planning, organizing, and hosting one or more provincial animal judging finals
- Develop a business plan that encompasses your project
- Plan for financial support for breeders participating in the finals
3
List eligible expenses
- Identify and list all eligible project expenses according to program guidelines
- Include professional fees, staff salaries, social benefits, planning, organization, event management, publicity, data acquisition, equipment, logistics, and travel expenses
- Verify that rewards and prizes represent at least 30% of the annual financial aid awarded
- Ensure administration fees do not exceed 10% of financial support
4
Calculate financial assistance request
- Calculate the financial assistance required based on up to 70% of eligible expenses
- Ensure the request does not exceed $95,000 per applicant per financial year or $315,000 for the program duration
- If applicable, claim an additional $10,000 per year for hosting the Association des jeunes ruraux du Québec provincial finals
5
Finalize application documents
- Complete and compile all required documents for online or paper submission
- Review your application for accuracy and completeness
6
Submit the application
- Submit your completed application to the appropriate program authority
Additional information
- A lump sum bonus of $10,000 per year may be provided to the applicant hosting the provincial finals of the Association des jeunes ruraux du Québec.
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