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Biofood market development program — Component 1
Support for institutional biofood market development
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 750,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supported collective projects to expand access for Quebec biofood products in institutional markets. Maximum funding reached $750,000 per applicant for eligible activities such as market development, commercialization, educational tools, business matchmaking, and logistics solutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commercialization and market access projects for the institutional sector
- Strategies to increase Quebec biofood purchases in institutions
- Educational, informational, and promotional tools linked to local sourcing
- Business matchmaking and commercialization support with institutional buyers
- Logistics solutions for institutional supply chains
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project cost appendix
- Documents listed in the application checklist
- Recent financial statements, when available for certain applicants
- CVs or service offers for external consultants, when applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Non-profit cooperatives
- Non-profit associations
- Business groupings
Who is not eligible
- Applicants not legally constituted in Quebec
- Applicants without an establishment in Quebec
- Organizations outside the Quebec biofood sector or not benefiting that sector
- Applicants not meeting the required public funding and compliance conditions
Eligible expenses
- Market studies and database access
- Travel and accommodation
- Venue rental, booth setup, and event logistics
- Transport of goods for trade fairs
- Professional and contract fees, eligible salaries, educational/promotion material, and administration costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- GST and QST
- Operating costs, sales costs, and routine manufacturing or merchandising costs
- Product development, packaging, manufacturing, permits, and approvals
- Buildings, land, vehicles, IT equipment, and other capital assets
- International trade fairs held in Quebec, promotional printing, legal fees, gifts, and product samples
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a call for projects
- Eligibility is checked first, then the project is analyzed by a selection committee
- Approved projects are subject to a funding agreement
- Payments depend on the agreement terms and required supporting documents
- Final reporting is required at the end of the project
Additional information
- The program is terminated.
- Applicants under $100,000 must first check whether their project is eligible under the Ministry’s Programme Proximité.
- Only projects not eligible under Programme Proximité and meeting the program criteria are considered.
- The Ministry uses calls for projects to select applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Biofood market development program — Component 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Biofood market development program — Component 1. 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 Biofood market development program — Component 1?
This program supported collective projects to expand access for Quebec biofood products in institutional markets. Maximum funding reached $750,000 per applicant for eligible activities such as market development, commercialization, educational tools, business matchmaking, and logistics solutions.
How much funding can be received?
Biofood market development program — Component 1 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Biofood market development program — Component 1 program?
To be eligible for the Biofood market development program — Component 1 program, you must:
Legally constituted in Quebec
At least one establishment in Quebec
Active in the biofood sector
What expenses are eligible under Biofood market development program — Component 1?
Commercialization and market access projects for the institutional sector
Strategies to increase Quebec biofood purchases in institutions
Educational, informational, and promotional tools linked to local sourcing
Business matchmaking and commercialization support with institutional buyers
Logistics solutions for institutional supply chains
Who can I contact for more information about the Biofood market development program — Component 1?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at pdm@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 873-4147.
Where is the Biofood market development program — Component 1 available?
The Biofood market development program — Component 1 program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Biofood market development program — Component 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Biofood market development program — Component 1 is a Grant and Funding