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Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise - Quebec - Canada
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Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise

Funding for advisor skills development
Gouvernment of Québec
Agriconseils
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $300,000 per project to strengthen advisors’ skills and expertise. It supports studies, tools, information sharing, and mentoring activities that improve advisory services for agricultural and agri-food businesses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop team skills
  • Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

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
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Other Education
  • Research
  • Environment
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • 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

  • Studies, analyses, or profiles on areas with weak advisory service supply
  • Development and updating of guidance, information, and analysis tools for advisors
  • Dissemination of information on advanced technologies and scientific progress
  • Mentoring, co-development, and communities of practice for advisor succession

Documents Needed

  • Application form
  • Financial plan, including timeline
  • Distribution plan
  • Power of attorney or authorizing resolution, if applicable
  • Language compliance document and, if applicable, mandatory contract form

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Research centers
  • Registered advisory service providers
  • Educational institutions
  • Technology transfer institutions
  • Non-profit organizations focused on knowledge transfer
  • Watershed organizations
  • Agriconseils networks
  • Coordination services-conseils
  • Specialized geospatial, precision agriculture, or other advanced technology firms

Who is not eligible

  • Ministries, budget-funded bodies, state-owned corporations, and municipal entities
  • Financial cooperatives and banks
  • Applicants that do not meet French language requirements
  • Applicants listed as non-compliant with francization rules or on the public contracts register (RENA)
  • Applicants under bankruptcy or creditor protection proceedings

Eligible expenses

  • Staff salaries and external professional fees
  • Travel and lodging
  • Room, site, building, or equipment rental
  • Equipment purchase or rental
  • Communication, advertising, and information dissemination costs
  • Administrative costs up to 15%

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Food, beverages, and gifts for participants
  • Costs not directly related to the project
  • Costs incurred before the complete application date
  • Cost overruns claimed for additional funding
  • Building or land purchases, debt financing, ongoing operating costs, and TPS/TVQ refunds

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first checked for completeness, timeliness, and eligibility.
  • Eligible files are reviewed by a selection committee from the Ministry.
  • A minimum score of 70% is required for recommendation.
  • Applicants are notified by email of the decision.
  • If approved, a funding agreement must be signed before payments begin.

Additional information

  • At least one call for projects is launched each year.
  • Only one project per priority may be selected, unless projects are complementary.
  • The program runs from January 22, 2024 to March 31, 2028, or until funds are exhausted.

Contacts

connaissances@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
1 866 680-1858

Frequently Asked Questions about the Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise. 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 Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise?

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $300,000 per project to strengthen advisors’ skills and expertise. It supports studies, tools, information sharing, and mentoring activities that improve advisory services for agricultural and agri-food businesses.

How much funding can be received?

Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise program?

To be eligible for the Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise program, you must: Active establishment in Quebec Must fit eligible organization type Project must match the call

What expenses are eligible under Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise?

Studies, analyses, or profiles on areas with weak advisory service supply Development and updating of guidance, information, and analysis tools for advisors Dissemination of information on advanced technologies and scientific progress Mentoring, co-development, and communities of practice for advisor succession

Who can I contact for more information about the Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise?

You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at connaissances@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 680-1858.

Where is the Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise available?

The Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertise is a Other Support

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