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Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Support for sustainable agricultural investments
Last Update: March 3, 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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support. 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 — 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