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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
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Beauce-Sartigan — Beauce-Sartigan Agricultural Microcredit Fund?
You can contact MRC Beauce-Sartigan (CEB).
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