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Lever Loan Guarantee
Support for new agricultural business start-ups
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Garantie de prêt levier supports the creation of agricultural businesses with financing of up to $100,000. It is aimed at future entrepreneurs with strong prospects of success and can support business start-up, working capital, asset purchases, and loan refinancing.
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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 : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of agricultural businesses
Documents Needed
- Demande de participation de financement (PDF)
- Fiche individuelle (PDF)
- Financial statements
- Business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Future entrepreneurs with strong prospects of success
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
- Houses
- Third-party needs
Selection criteria
- Applicant’s background, training, and experience
- Business plan quality
- Business network
- Project nature
- Profitability outlook
How to apply
- Contact the nearest FADQ service center to be assigned a financing advisor and book an appointment.
- Complete and bring the Demande de participation de financement and the Fiche individuelle.
- Bring any other relevant documents, such as financial statements and the business plan.
- Transmit your financial data and other information.
Processing and Agreement
- The advisor informs the applicant of the decision and its conditions.
- If approved, the required documents are transmitted and placed in the applicant’s electronic file.
- The documents may also be sent by secure email if needed.
- The advisor invites the applicant to contact the financial institution and notary to honor the loan guarantee certificate.
- Additional meetings may be held to review the file or discuss additional financing for other projects.
Additional information
- Personalized support is offered by financing advisors.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Lever Loan Guarantee Program
What is the Lever Loan Guarantee?
Garantie de prêt levier supports the creation of agricultural businesses with financing of up to $100,000. It is aimed at future entrepreneurs with strong prospects of success and can support business start-up, working capital, asset purchases, and loan refinancing.
How much funding can be received?
Lever Loan Guarantee Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Lever Loan Guarantee program?
To be eligible for the Lever Loan Guarantee program, you must:
Adult domiciled in Quebec and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Future entrepreneur with strong prospects of success and the required management qualities and aptitudes
Project to create an agricultural business with profitability prospects and compliance with environmental standards
Who can I contact for more information about the Lever Loan Guarantee?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) 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
Who are the financial supporters of the Lever Loan Guarantee?
Lever Loan Guarantee is funded by La Financière agricole (FADQ)