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Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Support for sustainable agricultural investments
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 17, 2020
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports productive and sustainable agricultural and agri-food investments through financial assistance tied to a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole. It covers eligible construction, equipment, planting, water supply, and agri-environmental projects, with a maximum eligible financing of $700,000 per business.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 17, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
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 acquisition of perennial plants or breeding stock.
- Agri-environmental work on cultivated land.
- On-farm agri-environmental projects.
Documents Needed
- Financing Application Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses
- Agri-food businesses
- Young entrepreneur-owned businesses meeting the program rules
Who is not eligible
- Forestry companies under the Working Capital Loan component.
- Businesses in recovery with La Financière agricole du Québec or another lender under the Working Capital Loan component.
Eligible expenses
- Construction, renovation, or improvement of buildings.
- Production equipment and non-self-propelled machinery.
- Initial acquisition of perennial plants or breeding stock.
- Water supply, irrigation, and agri-environmental works.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loan consolidation and secured loan conversion.
- Purchase of land, houses, existing buildings, quotas, or self-propelled machinery.
- Current operating expenses and administrative costs.
- Investments made outside Québec.
- 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 laws, regulations, and other applicable standards.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact an advisor at a service centre to validate project eligibility.
- Step 2: Complete the Financing Application Form.
- Step 3: Provide any other documents requested for the financial analysis.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission with the required information and documents.
- The project must be judged viable and consistent with program requirements.
- The business must agree to project follow-up and provide information requested during the assistance period.
- Funding is subject to the loan being granted and maintained.
Additional information
- The program has been in effect since June 17, 2022.
- Financial assistance is paid twice a year over a three-year period.
- The program includes five components with specific conditions and maximum amounts.
- Applicants should contact a service centre advisor before starting the project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Program
What is the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support?
This program supports productive and sustainable agricultural and agri-food investments through financial assistance tied to a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole. It covers eligible construction, equipment, planting, water supply, and agri-environmental projects, with a maximum eligible financing of $700,000 per business.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support program, you must:
Agricultural or agri-food businesses
Eligible investment project
Must meet component rules
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support?
Construction, renovation, or improvement of buildings.
Purchase of production equipment and non-self-propelled machinery.
Initial acquisition of perennial plants or breeding stock.
Agri-environmental work on cultivated land.
On-farm agri-environmental projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) or by phone at 1-800-749-3646.
Where is the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support available?
The Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support is a Grant and Funding