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Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
Support for certification of designated products
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Funding available
$ 5,000
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial support of up to $5,000 helps businesses obtain certification for an ARTV. It covers certification-related services from an accredited certification body for eligible products.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Certification of a company product for an ARTV
- Application for membership in an ARTV
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed funding application form
- Power of attorney or board resolution, if applicable
- Certification body invoice showing certification costs
- Certificate of conformity or equivalent proof of compliance, if available
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
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PADARTV program content updated
The PADARTV page now shows the full program structure, including additional eligibility, project, and funding details for Volets 2 and 3.
The PADARTV page has been expanded to include the full program structure, with new content for Volet 2 and Volet 3 alongside the existing Volet 1 information. The updated page also adds clearer details on eligible applicants, eligible projects, funding rates and maximum amounts, and the contact information for the program team. The program scope is now more explicit for management, promotion, and certification activities related to reserved designations and added-value claims. The page still indicates that the budget is exhausted and that no new applications are accepted after 27 October at 4:15 p.m.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual businesses
- Incorporated businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Partnerships and unincorporated associations
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries, budgetary bodies, state-owned corporations, and municipal entities
- Financial cooperatives and banks
- Businesses listed in the RENA registry or non-compliant francization list
- Businesses under bankruptcy protection or creditor arrangement proceedings
- Applicants in violation of the law on reserved designations and added-value claims
Eligible expenses
- Fees charged by an accredited certification body for the certified product
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly related to the project
- Cost overruns used to request additional aid
- Refundable GST/QST
- Services purchased from non-compliant subcontractors
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in all sections of the funding application form.
- Have the form signed by an authorized person.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the signed form to padartv@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
- Applications may also be sent by mail to the address indicated in the form.
- Step 3: Wait for the review process
- The ministry sends an acknowledgement of receipt.
- If the file is complete and admissible, a confirmation of admissibility is issued.
- The ministry then analyzes the project and communicates its decision.
- Step 4: Sign the agreement and provide deliverables
- If approved, sign and return the funding agreement.
- Submit the deliverables required for payment.
Processing and Agreement
- The ministry sends an acknowledgement after receiving the application.
- The application is reviewed for completeness and admissibility.
- If eligible, the applicant receives a confirmation of admissibility.
- The ministry then analyzes the project and sends its decision by email or mail.
- If approved, the applicant must sign and return the funding agreement before payment.
- Funding is released after the required deliverables are accepted.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- The program is open continuously until March 1, 2026, or until funds are exhausted.
- Applications are first acknowledged, then checked for admissibility before review.
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed and returned.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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- Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 1Supporting development of reserved designations and valorizing terms
- Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2Supports reserved designation and promotional term projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3 Program
What is the Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3?
Financial support of up to $5,000 helps businesses obtain certification for an ARTV. It covers certification-related services from an accredited certification body for eligible products.
How much funding can be received?
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3 Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3 program?
To be eligible for the Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3 program, you must:
Legally constituted business
Project for ARTV certification
Product certification required
What expenses are eligible under Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3?
Fees charged by an accredited certification body for the certified product
Who can I contact for more information about the Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at padartv@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 380-2100.
Where is the Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3 available?
The Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3 is a Grant and Funding