Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
QC, Canada
Support for Reserved Designations Implementation Program
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateOctober 11, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateMarch 1, 2026
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
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The grant is part of the program supporting the development of reserved designations and value-adding terms, aimed at enhancing collective actions for the management and promotion of such designations in Quebec's agri-food sector. Under sub-component 2.2, eligible projects related to promotion and development can receive up to $150,000 for activities like marketing plans, promotional campaigns, conferences, and studies to increase knowledge, awareness, and notoriety of these designations.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant provides structured financial support to assist in the management and promotion of designated projects, with distinct modalities to ensure accountability and alignment with project goals. Funding covers a percentage of eligible expenses and requires a contribution from recipients.
- Sub-Component 2.1 offers funding at a rate of 75% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $25,000 per year and a total of $75,000 per applicant over the program's duration, requiring a minimum 20% contribution from the applicant.
- Sub-Component 2.2 provides support covering 70% of project costs, with a maximum allocation of $50,000 per project and $150,000 per applicant over the period of program availability.
- Applicant's contribution, alongside partner funding, can be in-kind or in cash but must meet the minimum threshold required by the program structuring.
- For Sub-Component 2.1, funding is released in up to nine installments, with the initial installment up to 30%, followed by up to 40% upon receipt of deliverables, and the final 30% after project completion is approved.
- For Sub-Component 2.2, funding is disbursed in two phases: 70% upon signing the funding agreement and the remaining 30% after satisfactory submission of project deliverables and financial documentation.
grant_single_labels|projects
The Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2 aims to enhance collective efforts for the management and promotion of reserved designations or promotional terms. The eligible projects are designed to support administrative capabilities and boost the visibility of these designations.
- Supporting the operations of an association or a group of companies responsible for managing a reserved designation or promotional term.
- Creating or implementing a marketing or commercialization plan for a reserved designation or promotional term.
- Conducting a promotional campaign to increase awareness and support for a reserved designation or promotional term.
- Organizing a colloquium or conference to discuss and promote reserved designations or terms.
- Providing training sessions aimed at businesses related to the reserved designations or promotional terms.
- Conducting studies aimed at improving knowledge regarding reserved designations or promotional terms.
- Updating the specifications and control plans associated with reserved designations or promotional terms.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by the specific criteria regarding the type of organization and previous compliance with legal standards.
- The applicant must be an association or a group of enterprises from the agri-food sector recognized by the Ministry as a management group for a reserved designation or a valorizing term.
- The applicant must not be a government ministry, a budgetary organization, a state corporation listed in annexes 1 and 3 of the Financial Administration Act, or a municipality.
- The applicant must not be a financial cooperative or a banking institution.
- The applicant must not be listed on the Quebec Office of the French Language's list of non-compliant businesses concerning the francization process.
- The applicant and its subcontractors must not be registered in the Register of Enterprises Not Eligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- In the past two years, the applicant must not have failed to meet obligations after being officially notified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
- The applicant must not be under the protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- The applicant must not be a for-profit company with at least 50 employees for six months or more and unable to meet the requirements of the Charter of the French Language.
- The applicant must not be a for-profit company with more than 100 employees, seeking financial aid of $100,000 or more, and unable to meet the requirements of the Employment Equity Access Program.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible applicants for this grant are those who meet specific criteria related to their involvement in the agri-food sector and their recognition by the Ministry.
- An association or a grouping of enterprises from the agri-food sector recognized by the Ministry as a management group for a reserved designation or enhancing term.
- The applicant must not be a ministry or governmental body, nor indirectly controlled by a government or state corporation, including municipal entities.
- Financial cooperatives and banking institutions are also ineligible.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their organizational status and compliance challenges. The restrictions aim to direct the funding towards eligible associations and enterprises that align with strategic goals for developing reserved appellations and valorizing terms.
- Government departments, budgetary organizations, or state-owned enterprises listed under schedules 1 and 3 of the Financial Administration Act.
- Entities controlled directly or indirectly by a provincial or federal government or by a state-owned enterprise.
- Municipal entities.
- Financial cooperatives and banking institutions.
- Entities listed on the non-compliant companies' register by the Office québécois de la langue française.
- Entities listed on the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA).
- Entities that failed to meet obligations in the two years preceding the grant application after a formal notice from the Ministry.
- Entities under the protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- For-profit organizations with 50 or more employees for more than six months that cannot meet French Language Charter requirements.
- For-profit organizations with over 100 employees seeking financial aid of $100,000 or more and unable to meet the Equal Employment Access Program requirements.
- Projects related to reserved organic appellations.
- Projects not directly related to a reserved appellation or valorized term, such as general sector or enterprise promotion campaigns, general sector development activities, or direct support to businesses or organizations in the sub-component 2.2.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The eligible expenses for this grant encompass costs directly linked to the management and execution of the designated projects.
- Professional fees for consultants involved in the management of ARTV.
- Expenses for acquiring external expertise.
- Training costs.
- Expenses related to communication activities.
- Administrative costs, not exceeding 10% of the project's eligible expenses.
- Salaries and wages for labor and students directly devoted to the project execution.
- Social charges for labor, with a flat rate of 26% of wages or as per the applicant's accounting demonstration.
- Travel and accommodation costs for applicants and partners, aligning with the Quebec government's management policies.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant targets entities within the Quebec region, aligning with local development objectives. Eligible applicants must be based in an area recognized for contributing to the cultural heritage and sectorial advancement of Quebec.
- Associations or business groups located in Quebec.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant's objectives, separated by the two sub-volets of the program.
- For Sub-volet 2.1 — Appui à la gestion:
- The pertinence and quality of the project presented.
- The realism of the activity plan and proposed schedule.
- The realism of the financial setup and financial forecasts.
- The magnitude of the estimated outcomes in relation to the objectives of Sub-volet 2.1.
- For Sub-volet 2.2 — Promotion et développement:
- The adequacy between the submitted project and the financial plan.
- The relevance of the proposed project in connection with the objective of Sub-volet 2.2.
- The magnitude of the estimated outcomes in relation to the objectives of Sub-volet 2.2.
- The realism of the financial setup.
- The feasibility of the proposed schedule.
- The quality and relevance of the activity plan submitted in relation to the objective of Sub-volet 2.2.
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Access Program Information
- Visit the official Program webpage to access all relevant documents and information.
- Step 2: Complete Financial Assistance Application Form
- Fill out all sections of the financial assistance application form thoroughly.
- Ensure the form is signed by an authorized representative of the applicant entity.
- Step 3: Gather Required Documents
- Compile financial statements for the last two years or complete the T2042 form if financial statements are unavailable.
- Obtain a proxy or a resolution document confirming the designated representative’s authorization.
- Prepare a comprehensive project description, including budget forecasts and a detailed timeline or activity plan.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Ensure the application package is complete with all required documents.
- Email the application to the Ministry at padartv@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
- Step 5: Follow-up Confirmation
- Expect an acknowledgment of receipt from the Ministry confirming your application has been received.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Form submissions must be in French according to the Ministry's language requirements.
- An initial 30% of the financial aid can be disbursed after signing the financial aid agreement for sub-volet 2.1, with 70% disbursed for sub-volet 2.2.
- For sub-volet 2.2, funding is provided in a maximum of two disbursements.
- The aid must be complemented by at least 20% contribution from the applicant in kind or in cash.
- Leveraged funds from other governmental or municipal sources can contribute to up to 80% of total admissible expenses.
- Contracts with a duration exceeding 24 months will not be funded under sub-volet 2.2.
- Final reports including all applicable deliverables and justifications are required for financial reconciliation.
grant_single_labels|contact
padartv@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
4183802100
