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Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses
Financial support for expert advisory services
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Advisory Services Program supports agricultural and agri-food businesses through expert consulting services. It funds eligible advisory, information-sharing, and co-development activities, with a maximum assistance amount of up to $40,000 per applicant in some cases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
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
- Advisory service projects delivered by registered consultants.
- Interprofessional collaboration initiatives.
- Strategic initiatives and action plans for businesses.
- Diagnostics, follow-ups, and other advisory activities in agro-environment, technical and management fields.
Documents Needed
- Application form.
- Signed service contract.
- Invoice.
- Supporting documents required for specific bonuses or activities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses.
- Artisanal food processing businesses.
- Emerging agricultural businesses.
- Groups of three to ten eligible businesses.
Who is not eligible
- Government departments, budgetary bodies, Crown corporations, and municipal entities.
- Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
- Applicants unable to meet French language requirements or listed as non-compliant with francization rules.
- Applicants registered in RENA or under a ministerial or court order related to animal welfare and safety.
- Applicants in default on obligations related to prior financial assistance from the ministry.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for advisory services.
- Professional fees related to interprofessional meetings or strategic initiatives.
- Travel time fees for consultants.
- Eligible travel, lodging, and meal expenses for consultants.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Services related to recreational cannabis or products not approved by Health Canada.
- Services linked to additional cannabis products such as food ingredients, processed foods, topical products, concentrates, tinctures, and capsules.
- Subscription fees and administration fees.
- Plans and specifications services, and agro-environmental fertilization or recycling plans, including soil sampling.
- Costs not directly related to the project, cost overruns, and GST/QST reimbursements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Complete applications are reviewed by Agriconseils or by the ministry, depending on the component.
- Applications are assessed against program fit, feasibility, quality, results, and cost criteria.
- The applicant receives a written decision by mail or email.
- If approved, a funding agreement or confirmation is issued before payment.
- Payments are made after the service is delivered and supporting documents are accepted.
Additional information
- Documents and forms are available in French only.
- A contract of service is required before payment.
- Advisory services must be billed by the hour.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Advisory Services Program — Component 2 – Support for the dissemination of information and business co-development activitiesSupports information sharing and business co-development activities
- Advisory Services Program — Component 3 – Support for the development of advisors’ skills and expertiseFunding for advisor skills and expertise
Frequently Asked Questions about the Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses Program
What is the Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses?
The Advisory Services Program supports agricultural and agri-food businesses through expert consulting services. It funds eligible advisory, information-sharing, and co-development activities, with a maximum assistance amount of up to $40,000 per applicant in some cases.
Who is eligible for the Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses program?
To be eligible for the Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses program, you must:
Active establishment in Quebec
Eligible agricultural or food business
Uses registered advisory services
What expenses are eligible under Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses?
Advisory service projects delivered by registered consultants.
Interprofessional collaboration initiatives.
Strategic initiatives and action plans for businesses.
Diagnostics, follow-ups, and other advisory activities in agro-environment, technical and management fields.
Who can I contact for more information about the Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses?
You can contact Agriconseils or by phone at 1-866-680-1858.
Where is the Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses available?
The Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses?
Advisory Services Program — Component 1 - Support for the use of advisory services by businesses is funded by Agriconseils, Government of Québec