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MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund
Interest-free microloans for agricultural businesses
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides an interest-free agricultural microloan of up to $10,000 for start-up, diversification, transformation, and development projects. It is designed to support small agricultural businesses with technical and financial assistance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Beauce-Sartigan
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 250,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Farm start-up projects.
- Diversification projects.
- Processing projects.
- Business development projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses.
- Businesses involved in agricultural production.
- Businesses involved in agricultural production and processing.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses subject to supply management rules.
- Businesses operating under collective marketing systems.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment or animal purchases.
- Consulting fees.
- Planting or land preparation costs.
- Processing, distribution, and marketing costs.
- Related activities approved by the investment committee.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Beauce-Sartigan.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the fund’s investment committee.
- Funding is subject to the analysis and approval of the committee.
- A capital repayment moratorium may be granted when justified by the analysis.
Additional information
- The fund supports agricultural start-up, development, and diversification projects.
- The business must comply with applicable laws, standards, and rules.
- The applicant must remain a member of a participating caisse, or agree to become one.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund. 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 MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund?
This program provides an interest-free agricultural microloan of up to $10,000 for start-up, diversification, transformation, and development projects. It is designed to support small agricultural businesses with technical and financial assistance.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund program, you must:
Agricultural business in start-up, development, or diversification.
Head office in MRC de Beauce-Sartigan.
Under 10 years old and under $250,000 revenue.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund?
Farm start-up projects.
Diversification projects.
Processing projects.
Business development projects.
Where is the MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund available?
The MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund?
MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund is funded by MRC Beauce-Sartigan