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Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities

Supports information sharing and business co-development activities
Gouvernment of Québec
Agriconseils
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 9,500
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 15, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

This non-repayable funding supports public information, awareness, demonstration, and business co-development activities that encourage the adoption of sound entrepreneurial practices in the agricultural and agri-food sectors. Funding can cover up to $9,500 per year for repeated public activities or up to $5,000 for business co-development meetings, for activities related to production practices, management, manager support, processing, agrotourism, or commercialization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 9,500 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 15, 2027

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Environment
  • Animal Protection
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Public awareness, information dissemination, and demonstration activities for agricultural and agri-food businesses
  • Business co-development activities that share the expertise of an expert producer
  • Activities related to production practices, management, manager support, processing, agrotourism, or commercialization

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed funding application form for an activity
  • Preliminary or final activity program
  • Itinerary and planned visits for a prospecting activity
  • Proxy or board resolution authorizing the signatory, if applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered service providers with the Coordination services-conseils
  • Agriconseils networks
  • Non-profit organizations active in the agricultural and agri-food sector
  • Educational institutions

Who is not eligible

  • Government ministries, budget-funded bodies, Crown corporations, government-controlled corporations, and municipal entities
  • Financial cooperatives and banking institutions
  • Applicants unable to meet the requirements of the Charter of the French language
  • Applicants under creditor protection, bankruptcy, or insolvency proceedings
  • Applicants listed on the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts, and applicants that defaulted on previous obligations under earlier financial assistance

Eligible expenses

  • Applicant staff salaries and partner professional fees, including experts and speakers
  • Travel expenses for the applicant and partners
  • Rental of rooms, land, buildings, equipment, or tools
  • Purchase or rental of materials, plus communication, advertising, and information dissemination costs
  • Administrative costs up to 15% of eligible expenses, except for Agriconseils networks

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Agro-environmental activities
  • Activities unrelated to advisory services, such as motivation, entertainment, personal growth, land use planning, or psychological distress
  • Activities for a restricted audience, such as association members, union members, or annual general meetings
  • Participant direct costs, including travel, meals, accommodation, and registration fees, as well as food, beverages, and gifts
  • Consulting activities, group analysis costs, expenses incurred before the application date, cost overruns, and refundable GST/QST

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • The Agriconseils network, or the Ministe8re when applicable, sends an acknowledgement of receipt after the application is submitted
  • Eligible applications are reviewed by an Agriconseils representative or by Ministe8re representatives when an Agriconseils network is the applicant
  • The acknowledgement of receipt or eligibility confirmation does not guarantee funding
  • The applicant is informed of the funding decision by mail or email
  • Payment is made after the activity takes place and after supporting documents and deliverables are accepted

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until February 15 each year, and no later than December 15, 2027
  • Activities must be submitted at least 30 business days before they take place
  • An acknowledgement of receipt or eligibility confirmation does not guarantee funding
  • The program ends on March 31, 2028, or when funds are exhausted

Contacts

none
18666801858

Frequently Asked Questions about the Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities. 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 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities?

This non-repayable funding supports public information, awareness, demonstration, and business co-development activities that encourage the adoption of sound entrepreneurial practices in the agricultural and agri-food sectors. Funding can cover up to $9,500 per year for repeated public activities or up to $5,000 for business co-development meetings, for activities related to production practices, management, manager support, processing, agrotourism, or commercialization.

How much funding can be received?

Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $9,500 per project.

Who is eligible for the Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities program?

To be eligible for the Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities program, you must: Active establishment in Quebec Eligible organization type Eligible dissemination or co-development project

What expenses are eligible under Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities?

Public awareness, information dissemination, and demonstration activities for agricultural and agri-food businesses Business co-development activities that share the expertise of an expert producer Activities related to production practices, management, manager support, processing, agrotourism, or commercialization

Who can I contact for more information about the Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities?

You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at none or by phone at 18666801858.

Where is the Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities available?

The Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities is a Grant and Funding

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