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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
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 9,500
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This non-repayable funding supports public information, awareness, and co-development activities for agricultural and agri-food businesses. It can cover up to 75% of eligible expenses, with maximum amounts depending on the type of activity.
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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 involving the sharing of expertise from an expert producer.
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
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activities Program
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, and co-development activities for agricultural and agri-food businesses. It can cover up to 75% of eligible expenses, with maximum amounts depending on the type of activity.
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 applicant type
Eligible information or co-development activities
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 involving the sharing of expertise from an expert producer.
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 Government of Québec 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