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Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
Support for sustainable farm investments
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 700,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 17, 2020
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
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 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 17, 2020
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
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
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building construction, renovation, or improvement.
- Purchase of production equipment and non-self-propelled machinery.
- Initial planting of perennial crops and purchase of breeding animals.
- Agri-environmental work on cultivated land or at the farm.
Documents Needed
- Completed financing participation application form.
- Written project submission.
- Supporting information and documents required for the analysis.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses.
- Agri-food businesses.
- Young entrepreneurs meeting the program conditions.
- Businesses with liquidity needs under the working capital component.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses involved in recovery proceedings under La Financière agricole or another lender, for the working capital component.
- Forest businesses, for the working capital component.
Eligible expenses
- Construction, renovation, or improvement of buildings.
- Purchase of production equipment and non-self-propelled machinery.
- Initial purchase of perennial plants or breeding animals.
- Work to improve cultivated land or carry out on-farm agri-environmental projects.
- Water well, reservoir, irrigation, or water supply system work.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loan consolidation and conversion of guaranteed loans.
- Purchase of shares, quotas, land, houses, or existing buildings.
- Working capital, operating expenses, and administrative fees.
- Self-propelled machinery, except equipment specifically accepted by the agency.
- Projects or assets located outside Quebec.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by La Financière agricole after submission.
- The project must be assessed as suitable for sustainable success.
- The applicant must allow project follow-up and provide information during the assistance period.
- Funding is paid only when the loan or loan portion is disbursed and conditions remain satisfied.
- Payments may be suspended if the loan is in arrears.
Additional information
- The program has been in force since June 17, 2022.
- Support is paid over a three-year period.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact a service centre before starting the project to confirm eligibility.
- A written application and supporting information must be provided for review.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus. 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 Plus?
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 — Growth Support Plus Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $700,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus program, you must:
Agricultural or agri-food business.
Productive, sustainable investment project.
Loan guarantee required.
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus?
Building construction, renovation, or improvement.
Purchase of production equipment and non-self-propelled machinery.
Initial planting of perennial crops and purchase of breeding animals.
Agri-environmental work on cultivated land or at the farm.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus available?
The Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus program is available the province of Quebec.