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Support Program for the Development of Reserved Designations and Value-added Terms: Stream 3 – Certification Support │Government of Québec

March 1, 2026

Value

The maximum amount of financial assistance awarded is up to $5,000 per applicant for the duration of the program.

Description

This component aims to increase the number of companies that obtain their certification under a reserved designation or a value-added term.

Eligible Applicants

Sole proprietorship or a business operated by a legal person legally constituted under the laws of the Government of Québec or Canada (corporation, NPO, cooperative, personified association), by a partnership (SENC, SEC, SEP) or by a non-personified association.

Eligible Expenses

The project must meet the following conditions:

  • Aim for a company to adhere to a reserved designation (other than “organic”) or a value-adding term;
  • Consist of the certification of one of its products as a reserved designation or a value-added term, in accordance with the Act respecting reserved designations and added-value terms. 

 

The maximum rate of financial assistance varies depending on the year of certification:

  • 75% of eligible expenses in the first year;
  • 60% of eligible expenses in the second year;
  • 40% of eligible expenses in the third year.

The maximum amount of financial assistance awarded is up to $5,000 per applicant for the duration of the program.

Deadline Date

The Support Program for the Development of Reserved Designations and Value-added Terms: Stream 3 – Certification Support appears to be open and accepting applications on a continuous basis. The official website does not indicate a specific deadline or that the program is currently closed. Please visit the official website for the most up-to-date information on application procedures and eligibility.

Industry:

Agriculture

Location:

Quebec

Tags:

Business

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