Biofood market development program — Component 1
QC, Canada
Quebec agri-food industry support for institutional market access
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
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The grant program aims to increase the access of the Quebec biofood industry to Quebec's institutional sector, offering up to $750,000 in financial assistance. Eligible activities include enhancing business competencies for marketing biofood products, developing marketing and distribution strategies, creating educational and promotional tools, and facilitating business networking with institutional buyers.
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The grant focuses on enhancing the Quebec agri-food industry’s access to institutional markets. Eligible projects aim at improving market readiness, developing marketing strategies, and fostering institutional partnerships.
- Enhancing business readiness and skills for marketing agri-food products in institutional settings.
- Developing and implementing food marketing and distribution strategies for institutions.
- Creating and disseminating educational, informational, or promotional tools for sourcing Quebec agri-food products.
- Assisting businesses in developing their marketing activities within institutional markets, including securing public tender contracts.
- Organizing marketing activities and business matchmaking between institutional buyers and agri-food businesses.
- Implementing logistical solutions in institutional contexts.
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To be eligible for this grant, applicants must meet specific organizational and operational criteria.
- Applicants must be legally constituted in Quebec.
- Applicants must have at least one establishment located in Quebec.
- Applicants must operate within the bioalimentaire sector or provide benefits to businesses in this sector.
- Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, non-profit cooperatives, non-profit associations, and business groups.
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Eligible applicants for this grant are organizations based in Quebec that are legally constituted and operate in the bio-food sector, including cooperatives, and associations. They must have activities that directly benefit the bio-food sector.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Non-profit cooperatives.
- Non-profit associations.
- Groups of companies based in Quebec.
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The eligibility criteria for this grant focus on nonprofit organizations, cooperatives, and business groupings within the biofood sector in Quebec. Therefore, several types of companies and industries are excluded from applying for this grant due to their status or activities being outside the specified criteria.
- For-profit companies are not eligible.
- Businesses not registered or without legal status in Quebec cannot apply.
- Organizations not operating in the biofood sector or not benefiting companies within this sector.
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Eligible expenses for this grant are those directly related to the execution of the project.
- Expenses for market studies or database access fees.
- Travel and accommodation expenses in line with the current public service rates in Quebec.
- Rental and setup fees for exhibition spaces.
- Costs for transporting goods for trade fairs.
- Costs related to renting rooms and logistics for organizing an event.
- Professional and contractual fees up to $150 per hour.
- Base salaries up to a specified annual limit for project managers.
- Expenses for creating and disseminating educational, informational, and promotional materials.
- Administration costs not exceeding 10% of the financial aid.
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This grant is available to companies that are legally constituted and operate within the province of Quebec. The initiative supports organizations within this specific geographical region to foster the biofood industry.
- Organizations must be legally constituted in Quebec.
- Entities must have at least one establishment in Quebec.
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Projects submitted for this grant are evaluated and selected based on certain criteria to ensure they meet the program's objectives and are feasible for successful implementation.
- Financial and human capacity of the applicant to complete the project.
- Relevance of proposed activities to the project objectives in line with the program objectives.
- Alignment between work plans and financing plans.
- Potential and measurable impacts aligned with the program and component objectives.
- Contribution and involvement of the bio-food industry in the project.
- Sustainability and structuring effect of the project.
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- Step 1: Verify Eligibility
- Ensure your organization qualifies as an applicant under the specified categories such as non-profit, cooperative, association, or business grouping.
- Confirm that your organization is legally established, operates in Quebec, and is involved in the bio-food sector.
- Step 2: Project Compliance Check
- Ensure the project aligns with the sub-component's objectives, focusing on increasing access to Quebec bio-food in institutional settings.
- Verify that the project is not eligible under the Proximité Program if its budget is CAD 100,000 or less; it must meet the criteria for this grant instead.
- Step 3: Prepare Application
- Draft a detailed project proposal demonstrating financial and human capability, relevance, and alignment with program objectives.
- Develop comprehensive work and financial plans showing potential impacts, industry contributions, and project sustainability.
- Include estimates for eligible expenses such as market studies, travel, or professional fees.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Prepare all necessary documentation and any supplementary materials required for submission.
- Submit the complete application package via the designated submission method as instructed by the Ministry.
- Step 5: Confirmation and Follow-Up
- Await a confirmation of receipt from the Ministry indicating that your application is under review.
- Be prepared for any further inquiries or requests for additional information by the selection committee.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- A combination of financial support from the applicant and partners is required, including a minimum 15% cash contribution for the part of the grant exceeding $50,000.
- Flat rates for travel and accommodation may be allocated within the maximum financial assistance in line with Quebec's public service scales.
Apply to this program
Boosting Access to Quebec's Institutional Biofood Markets
This grant aims to enhance the Quebec biofood industry's access to institutional environments by supporting collaborative projects among nonprofit organizations and business groupings. It targets initiatives that improve supply chains and marketing capabilities to integrate biofood products into these settings.
Detailed Insights Into the Grant's Scope and Benefits
The program is structured to support strategic projects that reinforce the presence of biofood products in Quebec's institutional markets. The eligible initiatives need to align with the grant's objectives by focusing on enabling local businesses to increase their market readiness, develop comprehensive marketing strategies, and implement logistical solutions specific to institutional buyers. By doing so, the grant seeks to create a robust framework for biofood producers to expand their market presence effectively.
Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that involve enhancing the competencies needed for institutional marketing. This includes both direct support to businesses in developing their capabilities for winning tenders and creating meaningful connections between institutional buyers and biofood companies. Projects might include designing educational tools that support community awareness or setting up systems that facilitate better distribution and sales process management.
Financial aid is available for covering expenses directly linked to project execution, such as research, promotional activities, or professional fees, with distinct allocations depending on the type of applicant. Eligible expenses are meticulously outlined to ensure they contribute directly to achieving the project's goals. The program specifically excludes regular operational or manufacturing costs to focus support on strategic advancement rather than maintenance.
Nonprofit organizations, including associations and cooperatives, as well as groupings of businesses, are invited to apply under this grant, providing they are legally based and operational in Quebec. The financial support offers up to 80% coverage of eligible costs for nonprofits and associations, and 50% for groupings of enterprises, ensuring a substantial investment in their efforts to enhance biofood presence in institutional settings.
The selection process is competitive, relying on a well-structured committee evaluation to ensure applicants demonstrate both the capacity and the potential impact of their proposals. The successful projects will need to show clear alignment between their operational plans and the funding criteria, while also presenting viable long-term benefits to the Quebec biofood industry.
This initiative is crucial in fostering a sustainable biofood industry within Quebec, promoting local products' visibility, and ensuring that they become staple options in institutional markets. By bridging the gap between production capabilities and market demand, and by enhancing the capacity for innovation and collaboration within the sector, this grant ultimately aims to create a more resilient and competitive biofood ecosystem.
