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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Haute-Yamaska — Haute-Yamaska Agricultural Microcredit Fund Program
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 (MRC).
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