
Crop Inputs
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Financing for crop inputs
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 15, 2024
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Get credit at a crop input retailer to purchase the inputs you need and pay after you sell your crops.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 16,000
Investing in fuel and fertilizers to enhance urban farming projects
$ 15,000
Purchasing fuel and crop protection products for crop yield improvement
$ 12,000
Procurement of organic fertilizers and eco-friendly crop protection products
$ 12,000
Acquiring fertilizers and crop protection products for community farming initiatives
$ 8,000
Acquisition of fuel and fertilizers for increased organic crop production
$ 10,000
Purchase of fertilizer and crop protection products for the upcoming growing season
Eligibility
Eligibility for FCC Input Financing is based on specific criteria related to the application's completion and submission through their online platform.
- The applicant must have the necessary financial information available to complete the process.
- The application must be submitted through the FCC online platform using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device.
- The applicant must select a retailer and specify the required financing amount.
- The applicant must provide their personal and financial information when prompted in the application process.
Who is eligible?
Farmers and agricultural operations can apply for FCC Input Financing grant to free up cash flow for purchasing fuel, fertilizer, and crop protection products.
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant.
- Fuel
- Fertilizer
- Crop protection products
Selection criteria
Based on the information provided, the grant does not specify any evaluation or selection criteria.
How to apply
1
Start Application Process
Click on "Apply now" on the FCC website to begin your application.
2
Select Retailer and Amount
- Select your preferred retailer from the list provided.
- Enter the desired amount for your input financing.
3
Enter Information
Provide all required personal and financial information accurately.
4
Review and Submit
- Review all the details you have entered for accuracy and completeness.
- Submit your application once you are satisfied with the information provided.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applications can be completed online from various devices including desktop computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
- There is a save-as-you-go functionality which allows applicants to save progress and return to complete the application later.
- Once initial information is submitted, future transactions with FCC may be processed more quickly due to saved data.
- FCC Customer Service is available to assist with inquiries via phone and email during specified hours.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Crop Inputs Program
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