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Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Sponsorship support for agriculture and food events
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides sponsorship support from MAPAQ for events that align with its mission and priorities. It supports information days, trade shows, and conferences in exchange for visibility, with eligible activities and reporting requirements applying.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Information days
- Trade shows
- Congresses
Documents Needed
- Event date and location
- Event description
- Applicant contact information
- Target audience for the event
- Expected number of participants
- Event financing structure and budget
- Visibility plan
- Environmental sustainability elements of the event
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations seeking sponsorship for events
- Event organizers in the agriculture, fisheries, and food sectors
Who is not eligible
- Organizations planning festive, recreational, charitable, or personal events
- Applicants whose event is mainly outside Quebec
- Applicants who did not meet previous Ministry sponsorship requirements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Festive or recreational events, dinners, shows, and trips
- Charitable events supporting another organization
- Events not directly linked to the Ministry’s mission or priorities
- General meetings, local events with equivalent national coverage, and events outside Quebec
- Events mainly funded by the sponsorship or used only to buy equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry reviews the request after it is received.
- Processing typically takes 6 to 8 weeks.
- Applicants must follow the Ministry’s visibility and reporting requirements if approved.
- Approved sponsors must submit a project report after the event.
Additional information
- The sponsorship is offered in exchange for visibility.
- Logo materials must be approved by the Ministry before production or publication.
- Approved applicants must submit an event report.
- Events over $5,000 in sponsorship must also provide a financial report.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ). 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 Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)?
This program provides sponsorship support from MAPAQ for events that align with its mission and priorities. It supports information days, trade shows, and conferences in exchange for visibility, with eligible activities and reporting requirements applying.
Who is eligible for the Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) program?
To be eligible for the Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) program, you must:
Event must align with MAPAQ priorities.
Event must target MAPAQ client groups.
Request must be submitted 90 days in advance.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at commandite@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) available?
The Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)?
Sponsorship request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) is funded by Government of Québec