
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Last Update: July 22, 2025
MN, Canada
Loans for Manitoba agricultural producers
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Get favourable terms and rates on loans for your business and/or production operation.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 60,000
Environmental enhancement project for a farm
$ 55,000
Purchase and installation of solar panels for a dairy farm
$ 100,000
Purchase of land to expand vegetable production
$ 45,000
Purchasing breeding livestock for a livestock farm
$ 85,000
Renovation and expansion of the main barn for an organic farm
$ 40,000
Refinancing existing debts for a maple syrup production company
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for this grant:
- Must be a Manitoba agricultural producer
- Applicants must meet specific requirements for each type of loan or guarantee
Who is eligible?
There are eligible types of companies for this grant. Agricultural producers in Manitoba are eligible for direct loans and loan guarantees to support their operations, including purchasing land, equipment, livestock, and more.
- Agricultural producers in Manitoba
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include purchasing land and buildings, equipment, breeding livestock, quota for supply-managed commodities, construction or renovation of farm buildings, consolidation and refinancing of debts, as well as expenses related to Alternate Energy, Comprehensive Refinancing, and Environmental Enhancement.
- Purchasing land and buildings
- Equipment expenses
- Breeding livestock costs
- Quota for supply-managed commodities
- Construction or renovation of farm buildings
- Debt consolidation and refinancing
- Alternate Energy expenses
- Comprehensive Refinancing costs
- Environmental Enhancement expenditures
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation is based on the following criteria:
- Financial viability of the proposed project
- Economic impact on rural Manitoba
- Experience and qualifications of the applicant
- Collateral offered for the loan
- Environmental sustainability of the project
How to apply
1
Determine the purpose of the loan
2
Gather required documentation and information such as financial statements, business plans, and loan proposals
3
Contact MASC or a participating financial institution to discuss eligibility and loan options
4
Complete and submit the loan application form
5
Await the decision on the loan application
6
If approved, review and sign the loan agreement
7
Comply with any additional requirements or conditions set forth in the loan agreement
Frequently Asked Questions about the MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees. 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 MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees?
How much funding can be received?
What is the deadline to apply?
Is the MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Who are the financial supporters of the MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees?
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