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Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes
Interest rate relief for agricultural businesses
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers financial support to agricultural businesses to limit the impact of rising interest rates. It covers eligible financing and supports certain agricultural activities, subject to environmental compliance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Interest payment support on eligible agricultural financing.
- Protection against interest rate increases on loans and credit lines.
Documents Needed
- Financial statements, if requested.
- Financial data and other required information.
- Proof of compliance with annual phosphorus report requirements, if requested.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses.
- Relève agricole: a natural person who operates an agricultural business or is a shareholder, partner, or member of an agricultural business.
- Relève agricole applicants must be at least 18 years old, under 40, domiciled in Québec, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and hold at least 20% of the interests in the business.
Who is not eligible
- For Sécuri-Taux Relève, a relève agricole that has already benefited, in whole or in part, from a subvention à la relève under Programme d’appui financier à la relève agricole 2, Sécuri-Taux relève under this program, a subvention à la relève agricole à temps plein or à temps partiel, any contribution additionnelle au paiement de l’intérêt or contribution au paiement de l’intérêt for the relève under the Programme d’appui financier à la relève agricole or one of its previous versions, or a subvention reliée à un établissement under the Programme d'aide à l'établissement, au développement et à la formation, is not eligible.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Business with overdue capital, interest, or fees on covered financing.
- Businesses that do not meet annual phosphorus report requirements.
- Businesses no longer meeting program conditions.
How to apply
- Contact the team of your service centre to book an appointment.
- Submit your financial data and other information.
- La Financière agricole determines your eligibility for the applicable protection.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is checked by La Financière agricole.
- For Securi-Taux Relève, eligibility is formally recognized by La Financière agricole.
- Applications rely on financial data and other information provided to the service centre.
- Payments are issued according to La Financière agricole's schedule.
Additional information
- Coverage is automatic for eligible clients of La Financière agricole.
- Support is tied to compliance with environmental requirements.
- Applicants must provide financial data and other information when requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes Program
What is the Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes?
This program offers financial support to agricultural businesses to limit the impact of rising interest rates. It covers eligible financing and supports certain agricultural activities, subject to environmental compliance.
How much funding can be received?
Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes program?
To be eligible for the Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes program, you must:
Be at least 18 years old.
At least 50% of the business must be owned by people involved in agriculture.
The business must have profitability prospects and comply with environmental standards.
What expenses are eligible under Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes?
Interest payment support on eligible agricultural financing.
Protection against interest rate increases on loans and credit lines.
Who can I contact for more information about the Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes available?
The Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes is a Grant and Funding