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Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
Supports biofood sector training on climate change resilience
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000 - $ 330,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Program to Support the Fight Against Climate Change in the Bio-Food Sector – Component A offers up to $330,000 to support the development and delivery of training for professionals in Quebec's bio-food industry. The initiative aims to enhance knowledge and skills on climate change issues through free educational activities, including designing, adapting, and disseminating training content.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 330,000 $
- Minimum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Designing and delivering training programs for professionals in the bio-food sector on climate change issues.
- Adapting existing educational content to address current and emerging climate-related challenges in agriculture, food processing, fisheries, and aquaculture.
- Developing new learning materials to enhance the skills of sector professionals and stakeholders on the impacts and management of climate change.
- Providing free access to training, online modules, workshops, or seminars focused on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
- Prioritizing and addressing general or regional training needs identified through consultation with sector actors.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations active in the bio-food sector
- Technology transfer establishments in the bio-food sector
- Information dissemination centers in the bio-food sector
- Educational institutions with training mandates in the bio-food sector
- Private organizations operating in the bio-food sector
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA).
- Entities that have previously failed to meet requirements after receiving government financial support and have been formally notified within the past two years.
- Organizations that are insolvent, bankrupt, under receivership or creditor protection.
- Government ministries, budgetary bodies, Crown corporations, entities controlled directly or indirectly by any government, and municipal entities.
- Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Fees for external expertise (professional and technical services directly related to the project).
- Salaries for the applicant's personnel assigned to the project.
- Travel and accommodation expenses compliant with Quebec government management policies.
- Costs for designing educational content.
- Expenses related to communications, advertising, and information dissemination (including rental of rooms, equipment, or logistics services).
- For eligible applicants other than universities, administrative fees up to 15% of the sum of the above eligible expenses.
- For universities, indirect research costs up to 27% of the total financial assistance granted (excluding the above administration fees).
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- At least one call for proposals will be published on the Ministry's website during the program's duration (2022-2025).
- Applicants may appeal an evaluation decision within 20 business days of notification by submitting the designated revision request form.
- Applicants are required to provide financial and activity reporting as outlined in the financial assistance agreement using specific templates provided by the program.
- A list of funded projects is made available in PDF format for reference.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A. 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 Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A?
The Program to Support the Fight Against Climate Change in the Bio-Food Sector – Component A offers up to $330,000 to support the development and delivery of training for professionals in Quebec's bio-food industry. The initiative aims to enhance knowledge and skills on climate change issues through free educational activities, including designing, adapting, and disseminating training content.
How much funding can be received?
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $330,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A program?
To be eligible for the Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A program, you must:
The applicant must reside or operate in Quebec.
The applicant must be a private organization with a mandate in biofood sector training or information transfer.
The applicant must not be listed on the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
What expenses are eligible under Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A?
Designing and delivering training programs for professionals in the bio-food sector on climate change issues.
Adapting existing educational content to address current and emerging climate-related challenges in agriculture, food processing, fisheries, and aquaculture.
Developing new learning materials to enhance the skills of sector professionals and stakeholders on the impacts and management of climate change.
Providing free access to training, online modules, workshops, or seminars focused on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Prioritizing and addressing general or regional training needs identified through consultation with sector actors.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at PALCCB@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A available?
The Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A is a Grant and Funding
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