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Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A
Funding for climate training in the bio-food sector
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000 - $ 330,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 30, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Non-repayable funding supports training projects for the bio-food sector in Quebec. It helps develop climate-related skills and knowledge through free training activities such as web tools, in-person sessions, seminars, and conferences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 330,000 $
- Minimum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
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
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of training for bio-food professionals and other sector stakeholders
- Adaptation of existing training content
- Free delivery of training through web tools, in-person sessions, seminars, or conferences
- Annual prioritization of training needs by sector
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Complete business plan, including work plan and budget forecasts
- Proof of partner participation, if applicable
- CVs of project team members and external experts, if any
- Written authorization to reuse existing training content, if adapting a course
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Private organizations
- Technology transfer institutions
- Information centers
- Educational institutions
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries and budget-funded bodies
- State-owned companies and government-controlled entities
- Municipal entities
- Financial cooperatives and banks
- Applicants listed in the public contracts ineligible registry or failing language and employment requirements
Eligible expenses
- External professional and technical services
- Staff salaries directly linked to the project
- Travel and lodging costs
- Training content design and development
- Communication, advertising, and dissemination costs, including room and equipment rental
- Administrative costs and university indirect research costs, within the program limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cost overruns used to request additional funding
- Expenses incurred before the application is confirmed
- Participant travel and meal costs for in-person training, seminars, or conferences
- Purchase of buildings, land, or fixed assets
- Self-propelled equipment purchases
- General operating costs and normal maintenance
- GST/QST reimbursement
- Training, salaries, and other costs not directly linked to the project
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first acknowledged by the Ministry
- Eligibility is reviewed
- Projects are then assessed by a selection committee
- The Ministry sends an approval or refusal notice
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed before payments are made
- Reporting and supporting documents are required during project delivery and before subsequent payments
Additional information
- The program ran from 2022 to 2025, and the call for proposals has ended.
- Applications were analyzed by a selection committee made up of Ministry representatives and, when applicable, other public bodies.
- An appeal of a funding decision can be filed within 20 working days of the decision notice.
- Funded projects must comply with reporting and visibility requirements set by the Ministry.
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?
Non-repayable funding supports training projects for the bio-food sector in Quebec. It helps develop climate-related skills and knowledge through free training activities such as web tools, in-person sessions, seminars, and conferences.
How much funding can be received?
Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A Funds up to 80% 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:
Operate in Quebec
Have a bio-food training mandate
Deliver free climate training
What expenses are eligible under Program to support the fight against climate change in the bio-food sector – Component A?
Development of training for bio-food professionals and other sector stakeholders
Adaptation of existing training content
Free delivery of training through web tools, in-person sessions, seminars, or conferences
Annual prioritization of training needs by sector
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 or by phone at none.
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