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Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
Support for sustainable agricultural investments
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 700,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 17, 2020
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports productive and sustainable investments for agricultural and agri-food businesses. It offers financial assistance linked to a loan guarantee, with a maximum eligible financing amount of $700,000 per business.
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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 : 700,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 17, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction, renovation, or improvement of buildings.
- Purchase of production equipment and non-self-propelled machinery.
- Initial purchase of perennial plants or breeding stock.
- Agri-environmental work on cultivated land and on-farm projects.
Documents Needed
- Financing Application Form
- Participation application form
- Additional documents requested for financial analysis
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses
- Agri-food businesses
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in recovery proceedings with La Financière agricole or another lender.
- Forestry businesses.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to agri-environmental enhancement work on cultivated land.
- Costs related to on-farm agri-environmental projects.
Processing and Agreement
- The project is reviewed by La Financière agricole after submission.
- The applicant must provide the required information and documents.
- Approval depends on the project meeting the program’s conditions.
- Financial assistance is paid only while the loan remains in force.
- Payments are suspended if the loan is in arrears.
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?
This program supports productive and sustainable investments for agricultural and agri-food businesses. It offers financial assistance linked to a loan guarantee, with a maximum eligible financing amount of $700,000 per business.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land Funds up to $700,000 of admissible expenses.
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:
Written project submission
Eligible loan required
Productive, sustainable investment
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land?
Construction, renovation, or improvement of buildings.
Purchase of production equipment and non-self-propelled machinery.
Initial purchase of perennial plants or breeding stock.
Agri-environmental work on cultivated land and on-farm 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.
Is the Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land is a Grant and Funding