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Feeder Loan Guarantee Program
Government-backed livestock financing for Alberta feeders
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides low-interest, government-backed financing for feeder associations in Alberta. It supports the purchase and feeding of cattle and feeder lambs, with related risk management and administration processes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Financing livestock for growing or finishing.
- Feeder association lending and equity advance activities.
- Risk-mitigation projects approved under the program.
Documents Needed
- Membership Information form
- Alberta Feeder Association Member Agreement
- Personal Information and Privacy Agreement (PIPA)
- Supporting forms for corporations, partnerships, or joint ventures, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual farmers in Alberta.
- Corporations registered in Alberta.
- Partnerships.
- Joint ventures.
- Feeder associations in Alberta.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals under 18 years old.
- Applicants without ownership or a lease on Alberta farmland.
- Members not approved by a local feeder association.
- Breeding-focused livestock operations.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of cattle or feeder lambs for growing or finishing.
- Associated livestock costs such as trucking, branding, WLPIP, LIT, and similar costs.
- Administrative costs related to the livestock purchase or financing.
- Production animal medicines and vaccines for association livestock.
- Livestock price insurance and indemnity-related costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Breeding livestock, including bred heifers, bred cows, breeding bulls, and cows with calves at side.
- Out-of-province grazing of financed livestock.
- Competition use of livestock without written ministerial authorization.
- Security deposit financing through a loan or equity draw.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the local feeder association board.
- Provincial Agriculture and Irrigation staff review and oversee guarantees and compliance.
- Approval requires signatures from the government, the association, and the lender.
- Requests for increases or changes to guarantees are reviewed and amended through the same process.
Additional information
- The program is governed by Alberta legislation and procedures.
- Local feeder associations must approve members.
- Administration involves ongoing reporting and inspections.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Feeder Loan Guarantee Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Feeder Loan Guarantee Program. 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 Feeder Loan Guarantee Program?
This program provides low-interest, government-backed financing for feeder associations in Alberta. It supports the purchase and feeding of cattle and feeder lambs, with related risk management and administration processes.
How much funding can be received?
Feeder Loan Guarantee Program Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Feeder Loan Guarantee Program program?
To be eligible for the Feeder Loan Guarantee Program program, you must:
At least 18 years old.
Farmer in Alberta.
Owns or leases land in Alberta.
What expenses are eligible under Feeder Loan Guarantee Program?
Financing livestock for growing or finishing.
Feeder association lending and equity advance activities.
Risk-mitigation projects approved under the program.
Who can I contact for more information about the Feeder Loan Guarantee Program?
You can contact Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA) by email at info@feederassoc.com or by phone at 587.635.5669.
Where is the Feeder Loan Guarantee Program available?
The Feeder Loan Guarantee Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Feeder Loan Guarantee Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Feeder Loan Guarantee Program is a Loans and Capital investments