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MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees
Agricultural credit support with favourable financing terms
Latest source updateLast Update: May 13, 2026Latest change: The Loan Guarantees page now gives a more focused summary of eligible purposes, guarantee types, and how to start the process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Latest change: The Loan Guarantees page now gives a more focused summary of eligible purposes, guarantee types, and how to start the process.
Loan Guarantees content updated
The Loan Guarantees page was reorganized into a focused overview with three named purposes: diversification, livestock association financing, and operating credit lines. It also adds new scope details for diversification loans, including New Generation Cooperatives and environmental and land-use compliance, and simplifies the livestock association guarantee to a guarantee of up to 25 per cent on the association loan. Application guidance now points applicants to a local MASC Service Centre appointment and a loan application page, replacing the older lender-first style of instructions. Overall, the page now reads as a more specific summary of who the program serves, what it can finance, and how applicants begin the process.
Funding available
$ 6,250,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
Eligible candidates
Overview
MASC's Loan Guarantees help participating financial institutions provide agricultural credit with guaranteed repayment, favourable rates, and flexible terms. The program supports diversifying operations, livestock association financing, and obtaining lines of operating credit through Diversification Loan Guarantees, Operating Credit Loan Guarantees, and Manitoba Livestock Associations Loan Guarantees.
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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
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,250,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Diversifying operations
- Livestock association financing
- Obtaining lines of operating credit
Official resources
How to apply
- Contact your local MASC Service Centre to set up an appointment to meet with one of our dedicated specialists, to begin the next steps of the process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees Program
What is the MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees?
MASC's Loan Guarantees help participating financial institutions provide agricultural credit with guaranteed repayment, favourable rates, and flexible terms. The program supports diversifying operations, livestock association financing, and obtaining lines of operating credit through Diversification Loan Guarantees, Operating Credit Loan Guarantees, and Manitoba Livestock Associations Loan Guarantees.
How much funding can be received?
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,250,000 per project.
What expenses are eligible under MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees?
Diversifying operations
Livestock association financing
Obtaining lines of operating credit
Who can I contact for more information about the MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees?
You can contact Government of Manitoba or by phone at 1-833-206-0457.
Where is the MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees available?
The MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees?
MASC Lending Programs and Loan Guarantees is funded by Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)