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MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund
Support for agricultural succession in startup and transfer
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Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Entrepreneurs in the process of becoming owners, in whole or in part, of a farm business.
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Overview
The MRC de Rouville Agricultural Succession Assistance Fund offers a grant of 15 000 $ to entrepreneurs who become owners of a farm business in the MRC territory. It supports startup, buyout, or transfer through the purchase of equipment, consulting services, and relevant training.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Startup of agricultural businesses.
- Buyout of agricultural businesses.
- Transfer of agricultural businesses.
Documents Needed
- The form available at the bottom of this page.
- A business plan or a complete description of your establishment project justifying our need for support.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs in the process of becoming owners, in whole or in part, of a farm business.
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of equipment, capital assets, or rolling stock directly related to carrying out the agricultural investment project.
- Professional fees and consulting services, for example in agronomy, planning, or technical support.
- Training activities relevant to the project, not covered by other programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Territory of the MRC de Rouville
Selection criteria
- The applicant's training, experience, and entrepreneurial profile.
- The relevance, clarity, and degree of structure of the investment project.
- The project's consistency with the existing or transferred farm business.
- The project's impacts, particularly in economic and environmental terms.
- The justification for the financial assistance requested, its leverage effect, and the project's practical feasibility.
How to apply
- Read the eligibility criteria.
- Fill out the form available at the bottom of the page.
- Attach the business plan or a complete description of the establishment project justifying the need for support.
Processing and Agreement
- After the application is submitted, candidates are invited to an interview with the selection committee to present their project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund Program
What is the MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund?
The MRC de Rouville Agricultural Succession Assistance Fund offers a grant of 15 000 $ to entrepreneurs who become owners of a farm business in the MRC territory. It supports startup, buyout, or transfer through the purchase of equipment, consulting services, and relevant training.
How much funding can be received?
MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
The farm business must be located within the territory of the MRC de Rouville.
The project must be in startup, buyout, or transfer for 5 years or less.
What expenses are eligible under MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund?
Startup of agricultural businesses.
Buyout of agricultural businesses.
Transfer of agricultural businesses.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund?
You can contact Rouville Regional County Municipality by email at jvallieres@mrcrouville.qc.ca or by phone at 450 460-2127 poste 231.
Where is the MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund available?
The MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC de Rouville — Agricultural Succession Support Fund is a Grant and Funding