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Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers
Support for Quebec artisan wine sales development
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 2 - $ 650,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports artisan wine producers in Quebec to maintain and develop sales in grocery and convenience store networks. It provides funding based on eligible sales of Quebec artisan wines made from grapes grown in Quebec.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 650,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 6,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Sales of Quebec artisan wines in grocery stores and convenience stores
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Two years of financial statements
- Copy of francization certificate or OQLF document, if applicable
- Declaration of compliance with the equal employment access program, if applicable
- Other supporting documents related to the request
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec artisan wine producers
- Businesses selling wine to grocery store permit holders
- Incorporated businesses and cooperatives or non-profits under social economy rules
Who is not eligible
- Businesses listed in the public contracts non-eligibility register
- Government-controlled companies or state-owned enterprises
- Businesses whose main activity is weapons, fossil fuels, gambling, violence, sexual exploitation, tobacco, or drugs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Products sold outside the eligible grocery and convenience store network
- Recreational cannabis and industrial hemp-related products
- Payments benefiting ineligible entities
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry based on eligibility and SAQ sales data.
- Eligible requests are paid according to quarterly sales information.
- Applicants must remain compliant with program rules throughout the process.
- The Ministry may reduce, cancel, or recover funding if conditions are not respected.
Additional information
- Applications are handled online through clicSÉQUR – Entreprises.
- The program is administered by the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie.
- Applicants must keep their SAQ file up to date.
- Final reporting and data submission may be required for beneficiaries.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers. 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 Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers?
This program supports artisan wine producers in Quebec to maintain and develop sales in grocery and convenience store networks. It provides funding based on eligible sales of Quebec artisan wines made from grapes grown in Quebec.
How much funding can be received?
Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $650,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers program?
To be eligible for the Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers program, you must:
Registered Quebec-based business
Holds an artisan wine production permit
Has sales to grocery store permit holders
What expenses are eligible under Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers?
Sales of Quebec artisan wines in grocery stores and convenience stores
Who can I contact for more information about the Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at boissonsalcooliques@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers available?
The Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Quebec Alcohol Positioning Support Program — Support for maintaining sales development for artisan wine producers is a Grant and Funding