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Development Loan Guarantee
Guaranteed financing for agricultural investment projects
Last Update: June 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 15,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Development Loan Guarantee supports agricultural businesses with guaranteed financing for investment and growth. It can be used for start-up, expansion, working capital, refinancing, asset purchases, and value-added activities linked to farm products.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Start-up projects
- Expansion projects
- New investment projects
- Refinancing and liquidity-related financing
- Value-added agricultural activities
Documents Needed
- Completed financing participation application
- Individual information form
- Financial statements
- Business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses
- Businesses in emerging sectors
- Start-up and expansion projects in agriculture
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of movable or immovable assets, including quota
- Short-term working capital needs
- Purchase or buyout of interests or shares in an agricultural business
- Refinancing of an existing loan
- Value-added activities for farm products
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed by a financing advisor
- Business risk, financial risk, guarantees, and business environment are assessed
- Decision is communicated and, if approved, a loan certificate is issued
- Application documents are made available in the electronic file or by secure email
- The borrower must then work with the financial institution and notary to complete financing
Additional information
- Personalized support from financing advisors is available.
- The loan guarantee can be combined with regular financing from La Financière agricole.
- A plan global d'investissement may be used to plan future investments.
- Annual financial statements are required during the financing period.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Development Loan Guarantee Program
What is the Development Loan Guarantee?
Development Loan Guarantee supports agricultural businesses with guaranteed financing for investment and growth. It can be used for start-up, expansion, working capital, refinancing, asset purchases, and value-added activities linked to farm products.
How much funding can be received?
Development Loan Guarantee Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Development Loan Guarantee program?
To be eligible for the Development Loan Guarantee program, you must:
Adult, Quebec resident
Majority farmer-owned business
Profitability outlook required
What expenses are eligible under Development Loan Guarantee?
Start-up projects
Expansion projects
New investment projects
Refinancing and liquidity-related financing
Value-added agricultural activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Development Loan Guarantee?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) by email at none or by phone at 418 838-5606, poste 6172.
Where is the Development Loan Guarantee available?
The Development Loan Guarantee program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Development Loan Guarantee a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Development Loan Guarantee is a Other Support