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Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes
Interest rate relief for agricultural businesses
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses.
- Farmers seeking loan interest protection.
- Young aspiring farmers meeting the program definition.
Who is not eligible
- Agricultural vocation businesses.
- Goods and services businesses.
- Borrower members covered by excluded program categories.
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.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Protection Program against Interest Rate Hikes. 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 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 $500,000 of admissible expenses.
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:
Agricultural business.
At least 50% agricultural ownership.
Environmental compliance required.
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).
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 Loans and Capital investments