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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
Offered by
Funding available
$ 9,500
Deadline
December 15, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Registered service providers with the Coordination services-conseils
See full eligibility
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 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
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 allow 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 sectors
- Educational institutions
Who is not eligible
- Applicants listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA), including subcontractors
- Applicants under the protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or the Agricultural Debt Mediation Act
- Applicants who have failed to meet obligations after formal notice from the Minister for previous financial assistance received in the two years before the application
- Applicants subject to an order issued by the Minister or a judge under the Animal Welfare and Safety Act
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
Selection criteria
- Contribution to the componente28099s specific objective
- Collective reach
- Quality of the approach
- Expected impact on the quality or availability of advisory services
- Feasibility, realism, and project cost
How to apply
- Complete each section of the application form, sign it, and send it to MAPAQ with all required documents and the information needed to process it.
- Submit the application at least 30 days before the activity.
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete applications are analyzed.
- Applications that include one or more activities targeting an agro-environmental practice are automatically analyzed under Prime-Vert 2023-2026.
Additional information
- Documents are available in French only, in accordance with the Charter of the French language and the language policy.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businessesSupport for agricultural advisory services
- Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertiseSupport for agricultural advisory services
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 50% 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:
Registered service providers with the Coordination services-conseils
Agriconseils networks
Non-profit organizations active in the agricultural and agri-food sectors or educational institutions
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 allow 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 1 866 680-1858.
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