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Agribusiness Financing
Financing for Canadian agribusiness growth
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Agribusinesses that manufacture, produce, or sell inputs, machinery, equipment, and services for the agriculture or food industry.
See full eligibility
Overview
Agribusiness Financing supports Canadian agribusinesses that manufacture, produce, or sell inputs, machinery, equipment, and services for agriculture or food sectors. It can finance crop input suppliers and retailers, equipment manufacturers and dealers, and feed processors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Diversification
- Expansion and construction
- Start up
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Stretch debt and cash flow requirements, syndicated lending, and venture capital
Documents Needed
- Loan application materials
- Business plan
- Net worth statement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agribusinesses that manufacture, produce, or sell inputs, machinery, equipment, and services for the agriculture or food industry.
- Crop input suppliers and retailers.
- Equipment manufacturers and dealers.
- Feed processors.
- Wholesale, storage and distribution businesses, grain handling and logistics businesses, and innovation and technology businesses.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and inventory
- Real property
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact FCC’s Corporate and Commercial team.
- Step 2: Discuss your financing needs and options.
- Step 3: Build a financing plan with FCC.
- Step 4: Finalize the financing arrangement with FCC.
Processing and Agreement
- All credit applications are subject to credit approval and must meet FCC's lending criteria.
Additional information
- FCC also offers loan calculators and Knowledge resources on business planning and farm management.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agribusiness Financing Program
What is the Agribusiness Financing?
Agribusiness Financing supports Canadian agribusinesses that manufacture, produce, or sell inputs, machinery, equipment, and services for agriculture or food sectors. It can finance crop input suppliers and retailers, equipment manufacturers and dealers, and feed processors.
Who is eligible for the Agribusiness Financing program?
To be eligible for the Agribusiness Financing program, you must:
The applicant must be an agribusiness involved in manufacturing, producing, or selling inputs, machinery, equipment, or services for the agriculture or food industry.
What expenses are eligible under Agribusiness Financing?
Diversification
Expansion and construction
Start up
Mergers and acquisitions
Stretch debt and cash flow requirements, syndicated lending, and venture capital
Who can I contact for more information about the Agribusiness Financing?
You can contact Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Where is the Agribusiness Financing available?
The Agribusiness Financing program is available across Canada.
Is the Agribusiness Financing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agribusiness Financing is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Agribusiness Financing?
Agribusiness Financing is funded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC)