VQA Wine Support
The VQA Wine Support Program provides grants to Ontario wineries to boost competitiveness and increase sales of VQA wines at the LCBO. Funding supports business growth through export, innovation, and tourism-related investments.
Eligible funding may support:
• Export development initiatives
• Wine tourism and visitor experience enhancements
• Business growth and innovation projects
These activities help expand VQA wine sales and market presence.
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Funding Amount
Up to 50% of eligible sales value (based on supplier quote of eligible VQA Table Wine sales data)
Eligible Applicants
Processors
Eligible Purposes
Funding may be used to support wine business expansion, including:
• Export market development and promotional efforts
• Tourism activities that promote VQA wines
• Strategic innovation and competitiveness initiatives
Additional activities may be eligible if they align with the program’s objectives.
Deadline to Apply
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