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Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Healthy Eating Program Component 2 – Support for activities and structural projects provides up to $300,000 per year in funding to promote and support projects that enhance the development and improvement of nutritious food products in Quebec. Eligible activities include knowledge sharing, training, industry coordination, valorization of best practices, and scientific studies related to the creation or modification of healthy processed foods.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Facilitating collaboration and coordination among stakeholders to address the needs of food processing businesses in developing or improving healthy food products.
- Organizing and delivering training and information activities to help the agri-food sector acquire knowledge on health-related food topics, in line with program nutrition criteria.
- Showcasing successes and exemplary practices in the creation or modification of food products to improve their nutritional quality or health value.
- Conducting studies, gathering information, or developing tools to inform businesses about the development of nutritious and health-oriented food products.
- Undertaking clinical studies to obtain scientific evidence on the health benefits of specific food ingredients.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Groups of food processing businesses
- Research or technology transfer institutions
- Non-profit organizations specialized in food processing
- Dissemination centers
- Consulting service companies
- Cooperatives
Who is not eligible
- Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Businesses involved in the production of animal feed.
- Producers of nutraceutical products, natural health products, or products identified by a drug identification number (DIN).
- Companies manufacturing products containing alcohol or cannabis, meal replacements, or energy drinks.
- Businesses whose main activity is in the restaurant sector, as restaurant activities are not considered food processing under this program.
Eligible expenses
- Honoraria and travel expenses for external consultants authorized by the ministry.
- Salaries for internal staff directly dedicated to the project (subsidized at 40% of this eligible expense, up to a maximum of $60,000).
- Travel expenses for the applicant, as per government guidelines on reimbursable travel costs.
- Costs related to the validation, publication, and dissemination of studies or tools.
- Expenses for conducting studies or collecting information.
- Costs supporting the adoption of responsible business practices.
- Promotion, venue rental, and logistical expenses for organizing an activity.
- Administrative expenses not exceeding 15% of the total eligible expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses or organizations located in Quebec
- Businesses or organizations with at least one establishment or branch located in Quebec
Additional information
- Only expenses incurred after the official admissibility date stated in the eligibility letter are considered valid for reimbursement.
- All financial claims must be supported by documented receipts or invoices, which must be kept for five years following project completion.
- Companies listed on the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA) are excluded from participation.
- For applicants in operation for less than one year, a detailed business plan with three-year financial forecasts must be provided.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects. 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 Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects?
The Healthy Eating Program Component 2 – Support for activities and structural projects provides up to $300,000 per year in funding to promote and support projects that enhance the development and improvement of nutritious food products in Quebec. Eligible activities include knowledge sharing, training, industry coordination, valorization of best practices, and scientific studies related to the creation or modification of healthy processed foods.
How much funding can be received?
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects program?
To be eligible for the Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects program, you must:
Must be registered in the Quebec Business Register.
Must be located in Quebec or have at least one establishment or branch in Quebec.
Must not be listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
What expenses are eligible under Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects?
Facilitating collaboration and coordination among stakeholders to address the needs of food processing businesses in developing or improving healthy food products.
Organizing and delivering training and information activities to help the agri-food sector acquire knowledge on health-related food topics, in line with program nutrition criteria.
Showcasing successes and exemplary practices in the creation or modification of food products to improve their nutritional quality or health value.
Conducting studies, gathering information, or developing tools to inform businesses about the development of nutritious and health-oriented food products.
Undertaking clinical studies to obtain scientific evidence on the health benefits of specific food ingredients.
Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at alimentation.sante@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects available?
The Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects is a Grant and Funding