Farm Transfer Transition Loans
Canada
Farm transfer loan
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- grant_single|noCondition
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Loans and Capital investments
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Government of Canada
- Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
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Access loans to help the transition of a farm from seller to buyer, including intergenerational farm transfers, or if you are a young farmer looking to build your own farm.
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grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$70,000
Halifax
Transitioning sheep farm ownership to a young couple
$50,000
Kelowna
Improving equity and upgrading irrigation systems in a medium-sized fruit farm
$200,000
Calgary
Acquiring land and farm assets for a young farmer's new organic vegetable farm
$35,000
Ottawa
Managing cash flow and buying necessary equipment for a start-up poultry farm
$150,000
Quebec City
Expanding a family-run dairy farm through intergenerational transition and new infrastructure
$60,000
Toronto
Building and equipping a new greenhouse for a small-scale urban farm
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Here are the eligibility criteria for the Transition Loan:
- Farmers transferring farm assets
- Youth farmers looking to build their farm
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There are eligible expenses for this grant:
- Buying farm assets or land
- Building or expanding a farm operation
- Transitioning farm ownership
- Managing cash flow
- Improving equity
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- Step 1: Contact FCC
- Content: Call FCC at 1-888-332-3301 or email an FCC representative
- Implications: Initiate communication with FCC to express interest in the Transition Loan
- Step 2: Discuss Loan Options
- Content: Explore the Transition Loan features and benefits
- Implications: Understand the loan terms and conditions to make an informed decision
- Step 3: Complete Loan Application
- Content: Gather required financial information and complete the loan application
- Implications: Provide necessary documents and information for FCC to assess the loan request
- Step 4: Await FCC Decision
- Content: Wait for FCC to review the application and provide a decision
- Implications: Be patient during the loan approval process
- Step 5: Finalize Loan Agreement
- Content: Review and sign the loan agreement documents
- Implications: Formalize the loan agreement with FCC to access the Transition Loan
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Grant Summary: Transition Loan for Farm Transfers
Transition Loan for Farm Transfers
The Transition Loan is a financial tool designed to facilitate the transfer of farm assets by providing payments over time, up to five years, with interest charged only on the disbursed amount. It enables young farmers to build their farms by offering options for managing cash flow and building equity quickly.
Buyers benefit from potential capital-free down payments, while sellers have the security of guaranteed full payment backed by FCC. The loan offers flexibility in payment structures, including interest-only or principal-reducing payments, making it easier to facilitate the transfer of farm operations between generations. Additional features like pre-approved lines of credit and deferred payments further enhance the viability of farm transfers with this loan.
