
Trade Disruption Customer Support program
Last Update: August 21, 2025
QC, Canada
Financial support for Canadian agriculture facing trade disruptions
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The Trade Disruption Customer Support program provides up to $1 billion in new lending to support Canadian agribusinesses, farm operations, and food processors facing financial challenges due to tariffs. Eligible activities include addressing cash flow issues and obtaining additional credit, contingent upon prior financial viability.
Financing terms and conditions
- Postponement of principal payments for a maximum period of 12 months for existing loans (current clients).
- Access to an additional line of credit up to $500,000, secured by a general security agreement or a universal movable hypothec (in Quebec only).
- Additional support through a term loan.
Activities funded
- Payment deferral for up to 12 months for existing loan capital for current clients.
- Access to an additional line of credit up to $500,000, secured by a general security agreement or a universal movable hypothec (in Quebec only).
- Additional support through a term loan.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 35,000
Expand artisanal bakery focusing on organic products
$ 40,000
Launch an inclusive tech startup with workforce training
$ 35,000
Create tech hubs to enhance digital literacy in communities
$ 50,000
Revitalize heritage site with sustainable tourism initiatives
$ 30,000
Develop sustainable urban farming with new equipment
$ 45,000
Establish a coworking space to support local entrepreneurs
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet the required lending criteria.
- Applicants can be either existing or new customers.
- Businesses must have been financially viable prior to the implementation of the tariffs.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian agribusinesses
- Farm operations
- Food processors
How to apply
1
Initial contact
- Contact your Business Relationship Manager at FAC to discuss your situation.
- Call 1-800-387-3232 to be connected with your local office if you do not have a direct contact with a Business Relationship Manager.
2
Evaluation and discussion of the options
- Assess your current financial situation with the FAC representative.
- Discuss available financial support options, including new lines of credit or term loans.
3
Preparation and presentation of the request
4
Reception of the decision
- Wait for a response from FAC regarding the approval or any request for additional information.
- Receive the final decision on your application and the associated terms.
Additional information
- Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is providing $1 billion in new lending to support the Canadian agriculture and food industry in response to tariffs.
- Assistance includes the possibility of deferred principal payments for up to 12 months on existing loans for current clients.
- Additional credit facilities of up to $500,000 are available, secured by a general security agreement or a universal movable hypothec in Quebec.
- FCC stands by as a long-term partner, having served the industry for over 65 years.
- The initiative is part of a coordinated effort with federal and provincial governments, industry partners, and other financial providers.
- Justine Hendricks is the President and CEO of Farm Credit Canada.
- FCC does not offer funds in the form of grants or other interest-free loans.
Contacts
csc@fcc-fac.ca
1-800-387-3232
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