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Stocker Loan Program
Short-term livestock financing for Manitoba producers
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,600,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Short-term financing is available for feeder cattle and lamb purchases or retained animals. Loans go up to $1,600,000, with an interest rebate available when combined with feeder cattle Livestock Price Insurance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,600,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Manitoba
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
Activities funded
- Purchase of feeder cattle and lambs.
- Retention of owned calves or lambs for feeding.
- Purchase of unbred heifers for breeding and later sale.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Joint farm units
- Partnerships
- Corporations
- Cooperatives
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of feeder cattle and lambs.
- Retaining own calves or lambs for feeding.
- Purchase of unbred heifers for breeding and later sale.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Additional information
- There are no restrictions on where the feeders are bought or sold.
- Livestock may be fed on-farm or in an MASC-approved feedlot.
- The loan is secured by the livestock financed by MASC.
- MASC has 12 service centres across Manitoba.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Stocker Loan Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Stocker Loan Program. 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 Stocker Loan Program?
Short-term financing is available for feeder cattle and lamb purchases or retained animals. Loans go up to $1,600,000, with an interest rebate available when combined with feeder cattle Livestock Price Insurance.
How much funding can be received?
Stocker Loan Program Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,600,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Stocker Loan Program program?
To be eligible for the Stocker Loan Program program, you must:
Manitoba resident, 18+
Personally operate the farm
Farm must be viable
What expenses are eligible under Stocker Loan Program?
Purchase of feeder cattle and lambs.
Retention of owned calves or lambs for feeding.
Purchase of unbred heifers for breeding and later sale.
Who can I contact for more information about the Stocker Loan Program?
You can contact Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).
Where is the Stocker Loan Program available?
The Stocker Loan Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Stocker Loan Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Stocker Loan Program is a Loans and Capital investments