
PADAAR — Measure 4021 – Promotion of regional products
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports regional agri-food promotion and consumer awareness initiatives
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 15, 2026
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The PADAAR - Measure 4021: Promotion of Regional Products offers up to $50,000 per project to support collective initiatives and events that increase the purchase of Quebec food products in regional markets. Eligible activities include promotional campaigns, events, and projects designed to mobilize partners and encourage consumers to prioritize local agri-food products.
Financing terms and conditions
- Non-repayable financial assistance covering up to 50% of eligible project expenses.
- Maximum financial aid of $50,000 per project.
- The minimum eligible expenditures required for application submission is $2,000.
Activities funded
- Collective projects promoting Quebec regional food products to increase local consumer purchases.
- Organization or support of events that showcase and encourage the consumption of regional agri-food products.
- Initiatives that mobilize regional partners in collaborative efforts to prioritize Quebec food products among consumers.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 49,000
Produce and distribute promotional materials for regional cheese producers
$ 49,500
Collaborative holiday campaign promoting local maple products in stores
$ 35,000
Create a branded website to promote local organic fruit producers
$ 40,000
Regional bus tour event for discovering Quebec artisan bakeries
$ 49,500
Organize an annual farmers’ market event featuring Quebec produce
$ 48,000
Coordinated culinary festival highlighting Quebec game meat producers
Eligibility
- The applicant must be either a grouping of agricultural operations or an organization recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec.
- The project must be directly related to the Ministry's mission or priorities.
- For mobilization projects, the initiative must have a collective impact involving at least three businesses.
- The application must be complete and include all required documentation as specified by the program.
Who is eligible?
- Groups of agricultural operations
- Organizations recognized by the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation
Who is not eligible
- Companies involved in the production, transformation, sale, or service provision related to recreational cannabis or cannabis products not approved by Health Canada (excluding industrial hemp).
- Organizations involved with additional cannabis products such as food ingredients, processed foods, topical products, concentrates, tinctures, and capsules derived from cannabis.
Eligible expenses
- Professional and contractual fees.
- Pro-rated salaries and corresponding benefits for personnel directly dedicated to the project.
- Travel and accommodation expenses within government rates for project-related activities.
- Design and production costs for promotional materials.
- Media placement costs (excluding social media).
- Animation and conference fees.
- Rental costs for rooms and audiovisual equipment.
- Website design or redesign expenses.
- Rental of a collective promotional booth at trade shows.
- Bus rental for networking activities.
- Administrative costs up to 15% of other eligible project expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Regions of Quebec
Selection criteria
- Relevance and structuring effect within the community.
- Technical and organizational feasibility.
- Financial feasibility.
- Potential impacts of the project.
How to apply
1
Review program and requirements
- Read the full program guidelines (PDF) to understand all details and eligibility requirements
- Review reference documents specific to Measure 4021
2
Prepare application documents
- Download and complete the financial assistance application form for Measure 4021
- Prepare the financing plan
- Prepare a forecast list of affected businesses, if applicable
- Obtain a proxy or authorization document, if required
3
Submit your application
- Send the completed and signed application form and all required documents by email to padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
- Submit your application at least 60 days before the activity
4
Confirm receipt of application
- Ensure receipt of automatic confirmation; check spam if needed
- Follow up if confirmation is not received
5
Application review and evaluation
- Wait while the Ministry reviews your application for eligibility and relevance
- Your project will be evaluated on criteria such as structuring effect, technical and financial feasibility, and project impact
Additional information
- Applications are accepted continuously until February 15, 2026, or until available credits are exhausted, whichever occurs first.
- Supporting documentation such as a forecasted list of affected enterprises and authorization documents may be required with the application.
- Only complete applications with all required documents will be processed.
- Applicants can appeal a decision within 30 days of its communication by filling out a revision request form.
Contacts
padaar@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
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