Agribusiness Financing

The eligibility criteria for the FCC (Farm Credit Canada) grant may vary based on the specific program or service provided by FCC. However, in general, some common eligibility criteria for FCC grants and financing programs include: 1. Being a Canadian agribusiness or agricultural enterprise. 2. Demonstrating a viable business plan and financial stability. 3. Meeting FCC's specific industry focus areas, such as crop input suppliers, equipment manufacturers, feed processors, wholesale, storage, distribution, grain handling, and logistics. 4. Having a clear purpose for the funds, such as business expansion, diversification, start-up, equipment purchase, debt refinancing, or other eligible projects. 5. Complying with any additional requirements or criteria set by FCC for the particular program or service. To determine your eligibility for FCC grants and financing, it is recommended to contact your local FCC Corporate and Commercial team or visit the official FCC website for detailed information on specific programs and their eligibility requirements.

Who is eligible?

- Crop input suppliers and retailers - Equipment manufacturers and dealers - Feed processors - Wholesale, storage and distribution - Grain handling and logistics

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. The grant covers a variety of expenses including:

• Real property
• Equipment and inventory
• Expansion and construction
• Start up
• Diversification
• Stretch debt and cash flow requirements
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Syndicated lending
• Venture capital

Eligible geographic areas

This grant funding is available to companies throughout Canada as it is offered by a national financial institution. The geographical eligibility includes businesses from all regions across the country.

• All Canadian provinces and territories.
• Urban and rural regions across Canada.

- FCC (Farm Credit Canada) is a lender exclusively focused on Canadian agriculture. - They provide financing and other services to agribusinesses for growth and expansion. - FCC offers specialized support beyond just financing to help businesses thrive. - They finance various sectors within agriculture, including crop inputs, equipment, feed processing, and logistics. - FCC has over 60 years of industry experience, a large portfolio, and expertise to tailor loans to each business's needs. - Types of financing provided include real property, equipment, expansion, start-up, and diversification, among others. - They also offer resources for Indigenous agriculture and food opportunities. - Special programs like the Young Entrepreneur Loan and FCC Vision are available for young entrepreneurs and industry input.