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Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 3
QC, Canada
Certification support for Quebec's designations and valorized terms
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- grant_single|closingDateMarch 1, 2026
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
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The grant, part of the Programme d'appui au développement des appellations réservées et des termes valorisants, provides financial assistance to increase the number of businesses obtaining certification for reserved appellations and valorizing terms, with a maximum funding amount of $5,000 per applicant for the program duration. Eligible activities include the enterprise's adhesion to and product certification for an ARTV.
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This grant provides financial support to facilitate the certification process for businesses aiming to achieve designation under a reserved appellation or promotional term. Funding is structured across three years to assist with associated expenses.
- In the first year of certification, the grant covers 75% of eligible expenses.
- In the second year of certification, support is extended to 60% of eligible expenses.
- In the third year, the assistance reduces to 40% of eligible expenses.
- The maximum financial aid per applicant throughout the program period is capped at $5,000.
- Applicants must contribute a minimum of 20% of the eligible expenses, sourced independently.
- The financial aid is disbursed in a single installment after the approval of deliverables by the minister.
- Applicants must provide accounting statements and receipts that comply with the specified financial aid agreement.
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This grant focuses on increasing the number of enterprises that achieve certification for reserved designations and promotional terms in Quebec. Eligible projects are required to adhere to certain certification objectives.
- Projects aiming for an enterprise's adherence to a Reserved Designation and Promotional Terms (ARTV).
- Certification of one of the enterprise's products for the use of an ARTV, in accordance with the LARTV regulations.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and restrictions on specific types of entities.
- The applicant must be an individual enterprise or a business operated by a legal entity constituted under Quebec or Canadian law, including corporations, non-profit organizations (NPOs), cooperatives, or partnerships.
- The applicant must not be a ministry, budgetary body, or state-owned enterprise as defined under Quebec's Financial Administration Act, nor an entity directly or indirectly controlled by a government or municipal entity.
- The applicant must not be a financial cooperative or financial institution.
- The applicant must not be listed among non-compliant businesses on the francization process list by the Office québécois de la langue française.
- The applicant must not be registered in the Registry of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- The applicant must not have defaulted on obligations related to previous financial assistance from the Ministry within two years prior to applying.
- The applicant must not be under protection from the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or bankruptcy and insolvency law.
- The applicant must not be under any order related to animal welfare or safety laws.
- The applicant must not violate the Act respecting Reserved Designations and Added-Value Claims (LARTV).
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For the Appui à la certification grant, eligible applicants include individuals and legal entities conducting business in Quebec or Canada under specific organizational forms.
- An individual enterprise or legal entity constituted under Quebec or Canadian laws (corporation, non-profit organization (NPO), cooperative, embodied association).
- Partnerships, including general partnerships, limited partnerships, and joint ventures (SENC, SEC, SEP).
- Unincorporated associations may apply.
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The grant has restrictions on certain companies and industries based on their status and compliance history. These limitations are meant to align the funding with entities that adhere to specific eligibility and compliance standards.
- Ministries, budgetary organizations, or state-owned companies listed in Annexes 1 and 3 of the Financial Administration Act.
- Companies controlled directly or indirectly by provincial or federal governments or a state-owned company.
- Municipal entities.
- Financial cooperatives or banking institutions.
- Companies listed as non-compliant with the francization process by the Office québécois de la langue française.
- Businesses, including subcontractors, listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Companies that have defaulted on obligations related to a previous MAPAQ financial aid within the past two years.
- Entities under protection from bankruptcy laws such as the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Businesses under an order from the minister or a judge under the Animal Welfare and Safety Act.
- Companies violating the Reserved Designations and Added-Value Claims Act (LARTV).
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant covers expenses directly related to the project, specifically involving certification expertise.
- Fees for services from an accredited certification body approved by the Council of reserved designations and valorizing terms (CARTV) for the targeted ARTV.
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Obtain Necessary Documents
- Download the required application form from the Programme's website.
- Gather all necessary supporting documents and information about your enterprise, such as its legal status and relevant certifications.
- Step 2: Complete the Application Form
- Fill out all sections of the application form accurately.
- Sign the application form, ensuring it's signed by an authorized person in the organization.
- Include a resolution or a proxy if the signatory is not the owner.
- Step 3: Submit the Application
- Email the completed and signed application form, along with all supporting documents as instructed, to padartv@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.
- Step 4: Await Acknowledgment
- Receive an acknowledgment of receipt from the Ministry confirming they have received your application.
- Step 5: Await Decision and Further Instructions
- If the application is complete and meets eligibility, receive a confirmation of admissibility.
- Receive a decision letter regarding the funding, which will include instructions on the next steps if approved.
- Step 6: Finalize Agreement
- If approved, sign the financial aid agreement and return it to the Ministry.
- Step 7: Provide Deliverables
- Submit required deliverables according to the financial aid agreement.
- Ensure that all documents and deliverables meet the Ministry's requirements.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Acknowledgment of receipt or confirmation of acceptability does not guarantee funding or obligate the Ministry, as the applicant and their project must meet all conditions and criteria outlined in the guidelines.
- The financial aid is disbursed in one installment after the approval of deliverables by the ministry.
- Applicants are required to provide verifiable and compliant justifications for all eligible expenses submitted.
- Projects can be submitted continuously until March 1, 2026, or until funding is exhausted, whichever comes first.
- The maximum amount of financial aid per applicant for the duration of the program is $5,000.
- Applicants may need to provide a board resolution or authorization for the individual signing the application, depending on the legal status of the entity.
- Admissible projects must be aimed at gaining membership to a recognized designation and certifying products for the use of said designation.
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padartv@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
4183802100
