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Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
Up to $10,000 for cultivated-land and agri-environmental improvements
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Agricultural and agri-food businesses undertaking eligible projects in Québec.
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Overview
Component 3 of Sustainable Growth Investment helps Québec agricultural and agri-food businesses improve cultivated land and carry out on-farm agri-environmental projects. Assistance reaches $10,000 on an eligible loan guarantee of up to $100,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Cultivated-land enhancement and on-farm agri-environmental projects.
Documents Needed
- Application Form - Financing Program / Sustainable Growth Investment Program
Sources and recorded changes
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural and agri-food businesses undertaking eligible projects in Québec.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants or projects that do not meet the agricultural financing and Component 3 requirements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loan consolidation and secured loan conversion; share purchasing and permanent working capital financing; quota purchasing.
- Purchase of land, a house, existing buildings, or any transaction that constitutes the purchase of a farm in whole or in part.
- Purchase of assets used primarily for purposes other than agriculture, including equipment forestry, snow removal, or contract work equipment, and financing for administrative improvements.
- Purchase of self-propelled machinery; lease-purchase contracts; replacement investments resulting from negligence or related to regular annual maintenance of buildings, machinery, or equipment.
- Financing of current operating expenses, including administrative expenses and FADQ fees; sales taxes (GST and QST); investments made outside of Quebec; permanent short-term needs.
Eligible geographic areas
Québec.
Selection criteria
- Expected impact on business profitability.
- Market conditions.
- Experience and skills of the people involved.
- Technical feasibility of the project.
- Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
How to apply
- Contact an advisor at your service centre before starting your project to validate your project’s eligibility and the potential savings.
- Fill out the Financing Application Form.
- Provide any additional documents required depending on the nature of the project.
Processing and Agreement
- The applicant authorizes La Financière agricole du Québec to disclose and receive the documents and information needed to process the application and manage the loan.
- If the application concerns a forestry loan, the applicant authorizes disclosure to the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts and the Agence régionale de mise en valeur des forêts privées.
- The applicant must submit annual financial data electronically, including financial statements on a fiscal-year basis, no later than nine months after the end of the fiscal year.
- Any later financing request tied to the mortgaged amount under a comprehensive investment plan must be authorized by a loan certificate and reviewed under FADQ’s usual criteria; refusing consent may result in rejection, and missing information may delay processing or lead to refusal or default of loan terms.
Additional information
- The program has been in force since June 17, 2022.
- Financial assistance is paid twice a year for up to three years.
- Applicants must contact a service centre before starting the project.
- Assistance is conditional on a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land Program
What is the Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land?
Component 3 of Sustainable Growth Investment helps Québec agricultural and agri-food businesses improve cultivated land and carry out on-farm agri-environmental projects. Assistance reaches $10,000 on an eligible loan guarantee of up to $100,000.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land program, you must:
Québec agricultural or agri-food business; cultivated-land enhancement or on-farm agri-environmental project.
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land?
Cultivated-land enhancement and on-farm agri-environmental projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).
Where is the Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land available?
The Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land program is available the province of Quebec.