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Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1
Support for healthier food diagnostic studies
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supported food-processing businesses in Quebec through diagnostic studies to improve nutritional quality. Financial assistance covered up to 70% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $100,000 per applicant for the duration of the program.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Québec
- 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
- Diagnostic studies to develop foods of good nutritional quality
- Diagnostic studies to reformulate foods for improved nutritional value or health value
- Diagnostic studies to reduce or eliminate food additives in nutritious foods
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form
- Completed additional information template
- External consultant CV
- External consultant service offer
- Financial statements or a detailed business plan
- Supporting documents confirming eligible expenses
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Food processing companies
- Companies outsourcing their food processing
- Companies with a central kitchen
- Groups of food processing businesses
Who is not eligible
- Companies listed on the RENA register
- Businesses focused on animal food, nutraceuticals, or natural health products
- Businesses selling products with a DIN, alcohol, cannabis, meal replacements, or energy drinks
- Restaurant activities
Eligible expenses
- External consultant fees and travel
- Specialized information purchases
- Eco-responsible packaging R&D
- Market research and commercialization studies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Professional fees and travel for people other than authorized external consultants
- Current operating expenses
- Project implementation costs, such as final product nutritional analyses and label validation
- Consumables
- Refundable GST and QST
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first confirmed by email upon receipt.
- Files are checked for completeness and receivability before further review.
- The applicant and project are then assessed for admissibility and financial viability.
- Approved applicants receive a funding letter and payment conditions to sign and return.
- Payment is made after required supporting documents are provided.
Additional information
- The program ended on March 31, 2025.
- Only projects with complete required documents can be processed.
- Applicants may request a review of a decision within 30 days.
- Supporting documents must be kept for five years after the project ends.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Healthy Eating Program – Stream 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 Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1?
The program supported food-processing businesses in Quebec through diagnostic studies to improve nutritional quality. Financial assistance covered up to 70% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $100,000 per applicant for the duration of the program.
How much funding can be received?
Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1 program, you must:
Registered in Quebec
Have a Quebec presence
Market at least one food product
What expenses are eligible under Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1?
Diagnostic studies to develop foods of good nutritional quality
Diagnostic studies to reformulate foods for improved nutritional value or health value
Diagnostic studies to reduce or eliminate food additives in nutritious foods
Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at transfo@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1 available?
The Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1 program is available Québec, Quebec.
Is the Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Healthy Eating Program – Stream 1 is a Grant and Funding