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Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3 - QC - Canada

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3

Last Update: May 8, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports technical knowledge transfer through sectoral livestock exhibitions

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3 at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $115,000
  • 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 1.3 program

The Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3 offers financial assistance of up to $115,000 per applicant per year (maximum $345,000 over the course of the program) to support sectoral exhibitions that enhance technical knowledge among dairy cattle, beef cattle, and equine producers. Eligible activities include organizing exhibitions, knowledge transfer activities, animal judging events, and implementing at least three eco-responsible actions related to event management.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Financial assistance covers up to 70% of eligible project expenses.
  • Maximum funding of $115,000 per applicant per financial year.
  • Total program funding capped at $345,000 per applicant for the program duration.
  • Administrative costs cannot exceed 10% of the financial aid granted.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Planning, organizing, and conducting sector-specific exhibitions for dairy cattle, beef cattle, and equine producers.
  • Integrating animal judging events as part of sectoral exhibitions.
  • Providing knowledge transfer activities for breeders, such as informational or demonstration booths, conferences, seminars, roundtables, or workshops.
  • Implementing at least three eco-responsible actions during exhibitions, including at least one related to food practices.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 55,000

Launching a zero-waste composting initiative at community market

$ 170,000

Installing solar panels and battery backup for office building

$ 80,000

Upgrading local daycare’s outdoor space with inclusive play equipment

$ 100,000

Retrofitting bakery with energy-efficient ovens and lighting

$ 90,000

Implementing IT security upgrades for credit union’s digital services

$ 73,000

Developing accessible mobile app for local transit coordination

Eligibility criteria of the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3 program

  • The applicant must be a sectoral exhibition organization.
  • The project must aim to increase technical knowledge for dairy cattle, beef cattle, or equine breeders.
  • The project must involve the planning, organization, and execution of one or more sectoral exhibitions.
  • The project must be part of the implementation of a business plan.
  • The project must offer at least one knowledge transfer activity for breeders, such as information/demo kiosks, conferences/seminars, or roundtables/workshops, and include at least three eco-responsible actions, with at least one related to food.

Who is eligible?

  • Sectoral exhibitions related to dairy cattle, beef cattle, and equine breeding

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees for contractors directly involved in the project.
  • Wages and benefits for applicant and partner staff proportionate to project involvement.
  • Costs for planning, organizing, and hosting the event, including site management.
  • Expenses for advertising, promotion, and communications related to the event.
  • Acquisition of data essential for project activities.
  • Purchase, design, production, or adaptation of materials and equipment necessary for the event.
  • Development and design of web tools for event support.
  • Prizes, bursaries, and financial rewards related to animal judgements and participant support.
  • Travel and accommodation expenses for applicants or contractors, within public sector limits.
  • Administrative expenses, not exceeding 10% of the financial aid awarded.
  • Logistics costs directly linked to project activities.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

How to apply to the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 1.3 program

1
Confirm project and applicant eligibility
  • Ensure your project aligns with increasing technical knowledge for dairy cattle, beef cattle, or equine producers
  • Confirm the project includes eligible sector exhibitions
2
Develop and structure the project
  • Develop a business plan for the exhibition project
  • Plan, organize, and schedule one or more sector exhibitions
  • Include animal judging activities and knowledge transfer for breeders
  • Plan at least three eco-responsible actions, including one related to food
3
Document eligible expenses
  • Identify and list eligible expenses related to the project
  • Prepare supporting documents for all projected costs
4
Prepare and finalize the application
  • Compile all documents and complete the application according to program guidelines
  • Ensure the application is ready and meets all specified requirements
5
Submit the application
  • Submit the completed application to the relevant program authority
  • Retain copies of all submitted documents

Additional information

  • At least one eco-responsible action related to food must be included among the three required eco-responsible actions.
  • The duration of supported projects must comply with the maximum period established during the project submission phase.
  • Business plans must be implemented as part of project execution.

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