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Lever Loan Guarantee
Support for new agricultural business start-ups
Funding available
$ 15,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Lever Loan Guarantee supports the start-up of agricultural businesses with guaranteed financing of up to $100,000. It can be used for business creation, acquisition of 100% of an existing agricultural business, and related financing needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a new agricultural business
- Acquisition of 100% of an existing agricultural business in one transaction
Documents Needed
- Financing participation application form
- Individual profile form
- Business plan
- Financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses
- New entrepreneurs starting an agricultural business
- Businesses acquiring all interests in an existing agricultural business
Who is not eligible
- Businesses seeking loan consolidations
- Businesses seeking financing for homes
- Applications for third-party needs
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of movable or immovable assets
- Working capital needs
- Purchase or buyout of shares or interests in an agricultural business
- Refinancing of a loan
- Value-added activities for agricultural products
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loan consolidations
- Homes
- Third-party needs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Applicant’s background, training, and experience
- Business plan quality
- Business network
- Project nature
- Profitability outlook
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact a service center
- Speak with a financing advisor.
- Explain the project and receive guidance on required documents.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the financing participation form and individual profile form.
- Prepare supporting documents such as financial statements and the business plan.
- Step 3: Submit for analysis
- Send the completed application and documents for review.
- Provide any additional information requested during the assessment.
- Step 4: Complete financing arrangements
- Receive the financing certificate if approved.
- Proceed with the financial institution and notary, if applicable.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed by a financing advisor.
- The application is assessed based on the applicant’s background, business plan, business network, project nature, and profitability outlook.
- If approved, the financing certificate is issued.
- The applicant then works with the financial institution and notary to complete the financing.
Additional information
- Personalized support is available from financing advisors.
- A business plan is required for project review.
- The program includes annual financial follow-up for some financing products.
- Electronic document transmission is favored.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Lever Loan Guarantee Program
What is the Lever Loan Guarantee?
Lever Loan Guarantee supports the start-up of agricultural businesses with guaranteed financing of up to $100,000. It can be used for business creation, acquisition of 100% of an existing agricultural business, and related financing needs.
How much funding can be received?
Lever Loan Guarantee Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Lever Loan Guarantee program?
To be eligible for the Lever Loan Guarantee program, you must:
Adult Quebec resident
Profitability potential
Environmental compliance
What expenses are eligible under Lever Loan Guarantee?
Creation of a new agricultural business
Acquisition of 100% of an existing agricultural business in one transaction
Who can I contact for more information about the Lever Loan Guarantee?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) by email at none or by phone at 418 838-5606, poste 6172.
Where is the Lever Loan Guarantee available?
The Lever Loan Guarantee program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Lever Loan Guarantee a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Lever Loan Guarantee is a Loans and Capital investments