Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
QC, Canada
Grants to maximize the value of cultivated land in Quebec
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 17, 2020
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- La Financière agricole (FADQ)
- Gouvernement du Québec
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Get a grant of up to $10,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $100,000 from La Financière agricole for on-farm agri-environmental projects, or ones that will enhance the value of your cultivated land.
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There are eligible projects and activities for the Sustainable Growth Investment grant:
- Investment projects in any production sector
- Projects at any life cycle stage of the business
- Support for productive and sustainable investments
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$10,000
Winnipeg
Implementation of solar-powered electric fences to protect crops from wildlife
$10,000
Vancouver
Subsidy for hydroponic greenhouse construction for sustainable vegetable farming
$10,000
Quebec City
Modernization of dairy farm operations with robotic milking systems
$10,000
Montreal
Purchase of a weather monitoring system for improved farming efficiency
$10,000
Halifax
Development of a drip irrigation system for berry farming
$10,000
Calgary
Upgrading irrigation system for enhanced water use efficiency
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The Sustainable Growth Investment Program aims to support farmers with investment projects, regardless of their production sector or business life cycle. Financial assistance includes an investment grant conditional on a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole, with a maximum eligible financing per business of $700,000.
- Applicants must be farmers with investment projects.
- The investment projects should be productive and sustainable.
- The financial assistance is conditional on a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole.
- The maximum eligible financing per business is $700,000.
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Eligible types of companies for the Sustainable Growth Investment Program include all farmers with investment projects, regardless of their production sector or business life cycle. The program aims to support productive and sustainable investments.
- All farmers with investment projects
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The Sustainable Growth Investment Program provides financial assistance for productive and sustainable investments to farmers with investment projects, regardless of their production sector or business life cycle. Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Costs associated with acquiring new machinery and equipment
- Investments in sustainable farming practices
- Infrastructure upgrades to improve operational efficiency
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Selection Criteria:
- - The applicant must be a farmer in Québec.
- - The investment project must be in the agricultural sector.
- - The project must demonstrate productivity and sustainability.
- - The applicant must provide a detailed business plan and budget for the investment.
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- Step 1: Check eligibility criteria
- Review the eligibility criteria for the Sustainable Growth Investment Program.
- Ensure your investment project aligns with the program's objectives.
- Step 2: Prepare application documents
- Gather all required documentation, such as business information, project details, financial statements, and investment plans.
- Complete the application form accurately.
- Step 3: Submit your application
- Submit your completed application form and supporting documents to La Financière agricole.
- Ensure all information provided is accurate and complete.
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There is additional information about the Sustainable Growth Investment Program applicants should be aware of:
- The financial assistance is subject to certain eligibility criteria and requirements outlined by La Financière agricole.
- Applicants must ensure their investment projects align with the program's objectives of supporting sustainable and productive investments.
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1-800-749-3646
Apply to this program
Sustainable Growth Investment Grant Summary
The Sustainable Growth Investment Program offers financial assistance to farmers for productive and sustainable investments. The program allows farmers to receive an investment grant, conditional on a loan guarantee, with a maximum financing amount of $700,000 per business over a three-year period.
Overview of the Sustainable Growth Investment Program
The Sustainable Growth Investment Program, effective since June 17, 2022, is designed to support farmers with investment projects, regardless of their production sector or business life cycle. The program aims to foster productive and sustainable investments in the agricultural sector.
Eligible farmers can benefit from financial assistance in the form of an investment grant, contingent upon a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole. Each business can receive a maximum financing amount of $700,000 to support their investment initiatives. The assistance is disbursed over a three-year period, providing farmers with the necessary resources to enhance their operations and promote sustainability.
By offering this program, La Financière agricole aims to encourage farmers to invest in projects that will contribute to the long-term growth and viability of their businesses. The Sustainable Growth Investment Program plays a crucial role in supporting the agricultural industry by facilitating access to financial resources for farmers looking to make strategic investments in their operations.
Through this program, farmers have the opportunity to diversify their activities, adopt innovative technologies, and improve their overall productivity and competitiveness in the market. The combination of the investment grant and loan guarantee empowers farmers to pursue their growth objectives while mitigating financial risks associated with large-scale investments.
Overall, the Sustainable Growth Investment Program serves as a vital tool for farmers seeking to expand their operations, implement sustainable practices, and drive economic development within the agricultural sector. By providing financial support and incentives for strategic investments, the program contributes to the resilience and prosperity of farming communities in Quebec.
