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Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land
Support for sustainable agricultural investments
Last Update: April 9, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Agri-Environmental Enhancement of Cultivated Land. 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 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