Open
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000 - $ 750,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Forestry Financing Program, developed with the ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts and administered by La Financière agricole du Québec, offers discounted interest rates and personalized advisory services to support forestry project financing. Eligible activities include financial analysis, business plan development, and assistance with selecting and negotiating financing options, though the maximum funding amount is not specified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition of forest lots or forestry businesses.
- Purchase of machinery and equipment for forest management activities.
- Construction or renovation of buildings related to forestry operations.
- Execution of forest management and development works.
- Purchase or repurchase of business shares or partnerships in forestry operations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private woodlot owners
- Companies operating private forest enterprises with at least 60 hectares of managed forest
- Individuals or legal entities holding or acquiring interests in forest production units
- Organizations comprised of at least one recognized forest producer
- Cooperatives involved in forest management and production
Who is not eligible
- Companies engaged in activities eligible under the Agricultural Financing Program.
- Businesses involved in the production of forest seedlings (plants).
- Companies acquiring assets for the commercial transformation of wood into firewood.
- Businesses purchasing machinery or equipment used for wood processing.
- Holders of a wood processing plant permit with an authorized annual raw wood consumption exceeding 2,000 m3 for veneer, sawing, or pulp and paper production.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of forest lots or forestry companies.
- Acquisition of machinery and equipment exclusively for forest management.
- Construction or renovation of buildings related to forestry management.
- Implementation of forest management work.
- Purchase or buyback of shares or equity interests in the forestry business.
- Refinancing of debts incurred for eligible forestry purposes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies based in Quebec.
Additional information
- Personalized support is provided by financing advisors throughout the application process.
- Applicants can benefit from interest rate discounts ranging from 0.30% to 0.60% for the entire loan term.
- It is possible to negotiate the interest rate with a financial institution of your choice.
- Services offered include financial project analysis, business plan drafting assistance, and help interpreting financial statements.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Forestry Financing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Forestry Financing. 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 Forestry Financing?
The Forestry Financing Program, developed with the ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts and administered by La Financière agricole du Québec, offers discounted interest rates and personalized advisory services to support forestry project financing. Eligible activities include financial analysis, business plan development, and assistance with selecting and negotiating financing options, though the maximum funding amount is not specified.
How much funding can be received?
Forestry Financing Funds up to $750,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Forestry Financing program?
To be eligible for the Forestry Financing program, you must:
Hold or be eligible for a forest producer certificate
Own or manage at least 60 hectares of private forest land
Project must demonstrate business viability and profitability
What expenses are eligible under Forestry Financing?
Acquisition of forest lots or forestry businesses.
Purchase of machinery and equipment for forest management activities.
Construction or renovation of buildings related to forestry operations.
Execution of forest management and development works.
Purchase or repurchase of business shares or partnerships in forestry operations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Forestry Financing?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) or by phone at 1-800-749-3646.
Where is the Forestry Financing available?
The Forestry Financing program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Forestry Financing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Forestry Financing is a Loans and Capital investments
