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MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Interest-free agricultural microloans for local businesses
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for agricultural businesses in Haute-Yamaska. It supports start-up, diversification, transformation, and development projects, including equipment purchases, consulting services, planting, processing, distribution, and marketing.
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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
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- La Haute-Yamaska
- Estrie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start-up projects for agricultural businesses.
- Diversification projects.
- Transformation projects.
- Development projects.
- Projects related to equipment, consulting, planting, processing, distribution, or marketing.
Documents Needed
- Completed loan application form.
- Written project description.
- Financial forecasts.
- Any other relevant information supporting the application.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses.
- Businesses in start-up, diversification, transformation, or development.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses whose production is subject to supply management rules.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment purchases.
- Animal purchases.
- Advisory services.
- Planting or land preparation.
- Processing, distribution, and marketing activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de La Haute-Yamaska
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the FMAHY Investment Committee.
- Incomplete but potentially eligible applications may be supported to completion.
- Final decisions on loans and moratoria are made by the committee.
- If approved, a loan agreement must be signed before funds are disbursed.
- Follow-up monitoring is carried out after financing is granted.
Additional information
- Applications are handled through Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska.
- Confidentiality applies to applications, but approved loans are made public.
- Periodic follow-up is carried out on funded files.
- The policy is in effect from July 12, 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund. 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 MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund?
This program provides interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for agricultural businesses in Haute-Yamaska. It supports start-up, diversification, transformation, and development projects, including equipment purchases, consulting services, planting, processing, distribution, and marketing.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund program, you must:
Mainly agricultural business.
Head office and activities in Haute-Yamaska.
Start-up, diversification, transformation, or development project.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund?
Start-up projects for agricultural businesses.
Diversification projects.
Transformation projects.
Development projects.
Projects related to equipment, consulting, planting, processing, distribution, or marketing.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund?
You can contact MRC de La Haute-Yamaska by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund available?
The MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund program is available Estrie, Quebec.
Is the MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund is a Loans and Capital investments