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Capital Support for Young Farmers

Loan moratorium for agricultural succession

Offered by
La Financière agricole (FADQ)
Official source: fadq.qc.ca

Record updated

Funding available
$ 65,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Young farmers.
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Overview

Appui Capital Rele9 is a financial product for Quebec agricultural businesses with applicants aged 18 to 40 who hold at least 20% of the business. It provides a moratorium at the signing of the loan deed to maximize working capital for start-up or establishment projects.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$65,000
Financing goals
  • Complete an acquisition or business transfer
  • Start a business
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Legal structures
For-profit business, Non-financial cooperative

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Young farmers.
  • Agricultural business owners in Quebec.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Activities funded

  • Business start-up projects.
  • Business establishment or transfer projects.

How to apply

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility conditions.
  • Contact the advisory team at your service centre to make an appointment.
  • Bring your business plan to the first meeting.

Documents Needed

  • Business plan

Selection criteria

  • Meeting the eligibility conditions.
  • A profitable business start-up or establishment project.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by a FADQ advisor at a service centre.
  • The business must first confirm that it meets the eligibility conditions.
  • A business plan is used to help analyze the project.

Additional information

  • The amount of capital payment relief is determined based on project-specific parameters.
  • The product is presented as especially useful for business start-up or transfer.

Official sources

fadq.qc.ca

Program guide

EligibilityProgram guideTo Apply

Application form

Explanatory Notes for Completing the FORMFINANCING PROGRAM/SUSTAINABLE GROWTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM Participation ApplicationImportantImportantINDIVIDUAL FORM Application for funding or grant for new farmers

Supporting document

Business Plan ModelsGlobal Investment PlanSupporting documentTo Apply
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital Support for Young Farmers Program

What is the Capital Support for Young Farmers?

Appui Capital Rele9 is a financial product for Quebec agricultural businesses with applicants aged 18 to 40 who hold at least 20% of the business. It provides a moratorium at the signing of the loan deed to maximize working capital for start-up or establishment projects.

How much funding can be received?

Capital Support for Young Farmers Funds up to $65,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Capital Support for Young Farmers program?

To be eligible for the Capital Support for Young Farmers program, you must: Be domiciled in Quebec. Be aged 18 to 40 and hold at least 20% of the business. Have a start-up or establishment project with profitability prospects.

Who can I contact for more information about the Capital Support for Young Farmers?

You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).

Where is the Capital Support for Young Farmers available?

The Capital Support for Young Farmers program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Capital Support for Young Farmers a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Capital Support for Young Farmers is a Grant and Funding