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Forestry Financing
Support for forest business growth
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: The interest rate reduction page now shows updated July 3, 2026 rate rows and monthly application periods, while the program rules remain unchanged.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: The interest rate reduction page now shows updated July 3, 2026 rate rows and monthly application periods, while the program rules remain unchanged.
Interest rate reduction table updated
The Interest Rate Reduction page was updated on July 3, 2026 and now shows new July 2026 monthly application-period rows, including 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-31 and 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-30. Older June/July 2025 rows were removed, and the rate reduction table values changed for several banks, while the program rules and loan-term reduction table stayed the same. No new application steps, contact details, or portal instructions were added.
Funding available
$ 750,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Certified forest producers under section 130 of the Sustainable Forest Development Act.
See full eligibility
Overview
Forestry Financing is administered by La Financière agricole du Québec for certified forest producers in Canada, and it offers loan guarantees to support forest production units of 60 ha or more. Eligible uses include wood lot purchases, machinery or equipment for forestry management, and building construction or renovation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- The establishment, maintenance or development by a forest producer of a forest production unit under forest management covering a total of at least 60 ha
- The purchase by a forest producer composed of not more than 4 natural persons of machinery or equipment to be used exclusively for a forest management activity in the producer’s forest production unit or in the forest production units belonging to those natural persons
- The acquisition or redemption of an interest in a forest producer, and the acquisition or redemption of any share in the forest producer
Documents Needed
- Application for financing or a grant (PDF)
- Individual sheet (PDF)
- Your forest producer's certificate and management plan
- Your financial statements
- Your business plan
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Certified forest producers under section 130 of the Sustainable Forest Development Act.
Who is not eligible
- Holders of a wood processing plant operating permit that authorizes annual timber consumption of rough timber for peeling, sawing or pulp and paper production in excess of 2,000 m3.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of wood lots or forestry operations
- Acquisition of machinery and equipment for forestry management
- Construction or renovation of buildings
- Carrying out forest management work
- Purchase or buy-back of shares (stocks, partnership shares); refinancing of debt having been used for forestry purposes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities for which financial assistance may be provided under the Program for farm financing (Decision 46, 01-09-14)
- Activities related to forest seedling production and to the acquisition of assets for the processing of timber into firewood for commercial purposes
- The purchase of machinery or equipment to be used for the processing of timber
How to apply
- Make certain you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Contact an advisor at your service centre to make an appointment.
- Complete and bring the Application for financing or a grant (PDF), the Individual sheet (PDF), and the supporting documents.
Processing and Agreement
- La Financière agricole du Québec administers the Program and determines the assistance that may be granted to forest producers.
- A lender who grants a loan under the Program has the right to the repayment guarantee of La Financière agricole du Québec for the entire term of the loan.
- Interest on a loan may be adjusted on the expiry of each period of 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 or 84 months agreed between the lender and the borrower.
Additional information
- Personalized support is offered by financing advisors.
- Financial analysis of your project is available.
- Assistance in drafting a business plan is available.
- Help in interpreting your financial statements and discussing financing options is available.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Forestry Financing Program
What is the Forestry Financing?
Forestry Financing is administered by La Financière agricole du Québec for certified forest producers in Canada, and it offers loan guarantees to support forest production units of 60 ha or more. Eligible uses include wood lot purchases, machinery or equipment for forestry management, and building construction or renovation.
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:
The applicant must be a certified forest producer.
The applicant must plan to manage a private wood lot of at least 60 hectares and hold, or be in the process of obtaining, the management plans.
The project must have profit-making potential and ensure the operation's viability.
What expenses are eligible under Forestry Financing?
The establishment, maintenance or development by a forest producer of a forest production unit under forest management covering a total of at least 60 ha
The purchase by a forest producer composed of not more than 4 natural persons of machinery or equipment to be used exclusively for a forest management activity in the producer’s forest production unit or in the forest production units belonging to those natural persons
The acquisition or redemption of an interest in a forest producer, and the acquisition or redemption of any share in the forest producer
Who can I contact for more information about the Forestry Financing?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).
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