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Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2 - QC - Canada

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2

Last Update: April 28, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports public awareness and youth engagement in agriculture exhibitions

Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2 at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 80% 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 2 program

The Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2 provides up to $30,000 per applicant per fiscal year (up to $90,000 over the program’s duration) to support projects that increase public interest in the agri-food sector and encourage youth involvement in agriculture. Eligible activities include educational, interactive, or demonstration events conducted during agricultural exhibitions.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Financial assistance covers up to 80% of eligible project expenses.
  • Funding is capped at $30,000 per applicant per financial year.
  • The maximum total funding per applicant is $90,000 for the duration of the program.
  • Eligible costs for materials and equipment purchases, design, or adaptation are limited to 50% of the financial aid received.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Projects that raise public awareness about the realities of the agri-food sector.
  • Initiatives designed to spark young people's interest in agricultural careers.
  • Educational activities that explain specific types or methods of agricultural production or food processing.
  • First-time projects by the applicant, carried out during an agricultural exhibition.
  • Interactive, instructional, or demonstration-based events held at agricultural shows.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 80,000

Implementation of solar panels and energy efficiency upgrades

$ 32,000

Upgrading digital inventory and customer management technology

$ 65,000

Developing a mobile app for mental health support access

$ 50,000

Launching a zero-emission delivery service with electric cargo bikes

$ 58,000

Expansion of local food processing capacity with new equipment

$ 73,000

Renovation for an accessible shared workspace and makerspace

Eligibility criteria of the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2 program

  • The applicant must be an agricultural exhibition or the Association des expositions agricoles du Québec.
  • The project must be undertaken for the first time by the applicant.
  • The project must be conducted during an agricultural exhibition.
  • The project must aim to increase public interest in the agri-food sector or encourage youth involvement in agriculture.
  • The project must include educational, interactive, or demonstration activities.

Who is eligible?

  • Agricultural fairs
  • The Association of Agricultural Exhibitions of Quebec

Who is not eligible

  • Companies and organizations that are not agricultural fairs or the Association des expositions agricoles du Québec.

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees for contractors.
  • Portion of salaries and benefits for staff or partners directly involved in the project (up to the portion justified or equivalent to 26% of salary, or another amount justified by accounting demonstration).
  • Advertising and communication expenses.
  • Purchase, design, or adaptation of materials and equipment (covered up to 50% of the financial aid granted).
  • Rental costs for venues, machinery, materials, or equipment.
  • Travel and accommodation expenses for applicants, partners, or contractors (within government-permitted rates).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

How to apply to the Agricultural and Sector Show Support Program – Stream 2 program

  • Step 1: Prepare Project ProposalDefine the project's objectives aligned with promoting the agri-food sector and encouraging youth interest in agricultural succession.
  • Ensure the project includes educational, interactive, or demonstrative activities and is conducted during an agricultural exhibition.
  • Step 2: Identify Eligible ExpensesDetail eligible costs, such as contractor fees, a portion of staff salaries and benefits, advertising and communication costs, equipment/material acquisition or adaptation (up to 50% of funding), venue/machinery/equipment rentals, and travel/lodging expenses within established government limits.
  • Step 3: Complete Application FormAccess and fill out the official application form provided by the funding authority.
  • Attach a detailed budget and supporting documents that substantiate your planned activities and expenses.
  • Step 4: Submit ApplicationSend the completed application form and supporting documents to the appropriate fund provider as specified in the program guidelines.
  • Step 5: Await AcknowledgmentReceive confirmation or acknowledgment of receipt from the funding body after your application is submitted.

Additional information

  • Eligible expenditures related to material and equipment are capped at 50% of the financial aid granted.
  • Social charges and benefits for personnel can be claimed up to 26% of salary, unless justified otherwise through a detailed accounting demonstration.
  • Travel and accommodation expenses must not exceed the current rates established by the public service.

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