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Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support
Supporting development of reserved designations and valorizing terms
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The "Programme d'appui au développement des appellations réservées et des termes valorisants" provides a maximum of $150,000 in funding per applicant, aiming to support the development of reserved designations and quality terms in Quebec's agro-food sector. Eligible activities include conducting feasibility studies, developing control specifications, and addressing issues related to the recognition process by the CARTV.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conducting feasibility studies to evaluate the validity of a project for the recognition of reserved designations or value-adding terms.
- Preparing technical documents and control plans to support an application for recognition by the Conseil des appellations réservées et des termes valorisants (CARTV).
- Carrying out additional studies to address issues raised during the application process for a reserved designation or value-adding term.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Associations or groups of enterprises from the biofood sector
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs) legally established under Quebec or Canadian law, including cooperatives or incorporated associations
- Unincorporated associations mandated to represent an association or group of enterprises
- Recognized Indigenous communities or nations mandated to represent an association or group of enterprises
- Individually owned businesses or corporations established under Quebec or Canadian law, including general partnerships (SENC), limited partnerships (SEC), and undeclared partnerships (SEP)
Who is not eligible
This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activities. It aims to ensure that funds support projects that comply with specific restrictions and align with the program's objectives.
- Companies on the list of non-compliant businesses with the language requirements of the Office québécois de la langue française.
- Entities listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
- Organizations that have previously failed to meet obligations related to prior financial aid from MAPAQ.
- Companies under the protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Organizations under any order related to the Animal Welfare and Safety Act.
- Projects related to non-food-related products or services.
- Projects connected to recreational cannabis products or those not approved by Health Canada.
- Activities related to additional cannabis products, such as processed or topical items.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to preparing analysis and governance documents required for project review.
- Expenses for producing specifications (cahier des charges) and control plans for recognition purposes.
- Fees for conducting opportunity or complementary studies to address specific issues linked to the recognition process.
- Expenditures related to marketing or commercialization plans, promotion campaigns, or organizing conferences and training sessions.
- Costs for updating specifications and control plans.
- Expenses associated with the certification process of a product under a reserved designation or promotional term.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The program accepts continuous applications until March 1, 2026, or until available credits are fully allocated, whichever occurs first.
- The last update to the program guidelines was on October 1, 2024; applicants are encouraged to consult the most recent documents.
- Organizations unable to provide financial statements for the last two years may request an exemption if they demonstrate the impossibility of producing them at the time of project submission.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support. 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 Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support?
The "Programme d'appui au développement des appellations réservées et des termes valorisants" provides a maximum of $150,000 in funding per applicant, aiming to support the development of reserved designations and quality terms in Quebec's agro-food sector. Eligible activities include conducting feasibility studies, developing control specifications, and addressing issues related to the recognition process by the CARTV.
How much funding can be received?
Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support program?
To be eligible for the Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support program, you must:
For-profit businesses must apply as part of an association or group of companies from the biofood sector.
What expenses are eligible under Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support?
Conducting feasibility studies to evaluate the validity of a project for the recognition of reserved designations or value-adding terms.
Preparing technical documents and control plans to support an application for recognition by the Conseil des appellations réservées et des termes valorisants (CARTV).
Carrying out additional studies to address issues raised during the application process for a reserved designation or value-adding term.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at padartv@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support available?
The Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support program for the development of reserved designations and valuable terms — Component 1 Development support is a Grant and Funding