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Commodity Loan Guarantee Program
Short-term crop input financing for farmers
Last Update: June 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 750,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Commodity Loan Guarantee Program supports farmers in Ontario by helping them access short-term operating loans for crop input supplies. Eligible financing can be used for crop production needs such as seed, fertilizer, pesticides, and other related supplies and services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 98% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term operating loans for crop production.
- Financing to purchase crop input supplies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farmers and producers of eligible commodities.
- Applicants producing eligible commodities in Ontario.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not produce eligible commodities in Ontario.
- Applicants who do not meet the required credit review.
- Applicants who owe money to the administrator or the Crown.
Eligible expenses
- Crop input supplies, including seed, fertilizer, and pesticides.
- Related supplies and services normally associated with crop production.
- Production insurance premiums.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Agricultural Credit Corporation.
- Producer loan creditworthiness is assessed before approval.
- If a guarantee claim is made, the ministry reviews the loan before paying the guarantee.
- Participants may be audited or inspected and must provide requested information.
Additional information
- The program is administered by the Agricultural Credit Corporation on behalf of the Ontario ministry.
- Applications and loan rate details are available on the ACC website.
- The guidelines may change from time to time.
- Participants may be subject to audits, inspections, and reporting obligations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Commodity Loan Guarantee Program Program
What is the Commodity Loan Guarantee Program?
The Commodity Loan Guarantee Program supports farmers in Ontario by helping them access short-term operating loans for crop input supplies. Eligible financing can be used for crop production needs such as seed, fertilizer, pesticides, and other related supplies and services.
How much funding can be received?
Commodity Loan Guarantee Program Funds up to 98% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Commodity Loan Guarantee Program program?
To be eligible for the Commodity Loan Guarantee Program program, you must:
Ontario producer of eligible commodities.
Must pass a credit review.
Must meet loan security requirements.
What expenses are eligible under Commodity Loan Guarantee Program?
Short-term operating loans for crop production.
Financing to purchase crop input supplies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Commodity Loan Guarantee Program?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA) by email at advance@agcreditcorp.ca or by phone at 519-766-0544.
Where is the Commodity Loan Guarantee Program available?
The Commodity Loan Guarantee Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Commodity Loan Guarantee Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Commodity Loan Guarantee Program is a Loans and Capital investments