AgriStability — Québec

Q: How much funding can be received?

AgriStability — Québec Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the AgriStability — Québec a grant, loan, or tax credit?

AgriStability — Québec is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the AgriStability — Québec?

AgriStability — Québec is funded by La Financière agricole (FADQ), Gouvernement du Québec

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the AgriStability — Québec?

You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).

Q: Where is the AgriStability — Québec available?

The AgriStability — Québec program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports farm income stabilization during financial downturns

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 40% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.

Financing terms and conditions

The AgriStability program offers essential financial support to stabilize the income of farm businesses in Québec, addressing specific income declines. It acts as a frontline program with special terms for combined participation with ASRA.

AgriStability covers income declines for eligible agricultural products, excluding certain categories such as forestry products and aquaculture.
Businesses participating in both AgriStability and the ASRA program receive the higher amount between the government contributions from ASRA and AgriStability.
ASRA's compensation is reduced by 40% for those businesses not participating in AgriStability.

Activities funded

The AgriStability program aims to provide financial stability to farm businesses in Québec by supporting their income in the event of a production margin decline. While it covers a broad range of agricultural sectors, specific eligible projects or activities are not detailed in the provided context.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 75,000

Developing a farm management system to monitor and reduce production costs

$ 300,000

Upgrading farm machinery to improve the efficiency of crop production

$ 225,000

Constructing a cold storage facility to preserve harvested produce

$ 250,000

Implementing a greenhouse facility to extend the growing season of organic vegetables

$ 110,000

Implementing an irrigation system to conserve water on a crop farm

$ 220,000

Installing solar panels to reduce energy costs on a dairy farm

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the AgriStability program are based on the type of agricultural operations and their location.

Applicants must be involved in farming activities within Canada.
Applicants' agricultural products must not include forestry products, aquaculture products, racehorses, peat moss, cannabis, or wild animals in their natural environment.
Income generated must not be from the resale of products not originating from the operation's farm business.
Businesses carrying on farming activities outside of Canada are not eligible.

Who is eligible?

The AgriStability program is available for farm businesses within Québec that experience a decline in their production margin. It covers a wide range of agricultural products except specific categories, such as forestry products, aquaculture, racehorses, peat moss, cannabis, wild animals in their natural habitat, and resale products not originating from the farm business. Moreover, income from farming activities conducted outside Canada is not covered. Furthermore, businesses participating in both AgriStability and the ASRA program benefit from receiving the higher payment calculated under both programs, with some conditional restrictions on the ASRA program based on AgriStability participation.

Who is not eligible

This grant outlines specific types of companies and industries that are not eligible based on the nature of their activities. These restrictions ensure that the assistance supports agricultural operations directly involved in farming within Canada.

Companies involved in forestry product production.
Aquaculture-related businesses.
Racehorse industries.
Peat moss production companies.
Businesses involved in cannabis production.
Operations dealing with wild animals in their natural environment.
Entities engaged in the resale of products not originating from their own farm operations.
Companies generating income from farming activities conducted outside of Canada.

Eligible expenses

The AgriStability program provides essential financial protection to Canadian farm businesses by stabilizing their income in the face of declining production margins. While the context does not list specific eligible projects or activities, the focus of the program is to safeguard the overall income of farm operations affected by income variability.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is managed by La Financière agricole du Québec, which suggests geographical limitations to Québec. However, specific eligible areas within Québec are not listed in the provided information.

Selection criteria

AgriStability provides front-line intervention to protect farm income based on actual financial information. The program stabilizes income in the event of a decline in production margin.

Farm business must have actual financial information
Stabilizes income in case of decline in production margin
Participation in AgriStability may result in additional financial assistance with Agri-Québec Plus program
Special terms apply for businesses participating in both AgriStability and ASRA
Compensation under ASRA may be reduced by 40% for businesses not participating in AgriStability

How to apply

Online registration

Access the online file of the Agricultural Financial Corporation of Quebec.
Create an account if you haven't done so already, by following the instructions on the site.
Provide the necessary information to register for the Agri-Stability program.

Preparation of the request

Collect all financial data from your company.
Prepare the required documents, such as financial statements and other relevant supporting evidence.

Submission of the request

Download the required documents from the online portal.
Fill out the online application form accurately.
Submit the application before the deadline indicated by La Financière agricole du Québec.

Tracking of the request

Receive a submission confirmation by email.
Track the status of your application through the online portal.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Businesses using both AgriStability and ASRA will receive the higher compensation amount calculated between the two programs.
ASRA compensation is reduced by 40% for businesses not participating in AgriStability.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriStability — Québec Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the AgriStability — Québec. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the AgriStability — Québec?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the AgriStability — Québec a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the AgriStability — Québec?

Who is eligible for the AgriStability — Québec program?

To be eligible for the AgriStability — Québec program, you must: The farm business must be involved in agricultural production, excluding forestry, aquaculture, racehorses, peat moss, cannabis, wild animals in their natural environment, and resale of products not stemming from the farm operation. Farm businesses engaged in farming activities outside of Canada are not covered. Special terms apply to businesses participating in both AgriStability and ASRA programs.