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Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
Support for productive and sustainable farm investments
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 45,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 17, 2020
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports productive and sustainable investments for agricultural and agri-food businesses. It provides financial assistance of up to $150,000, 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 performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
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
- Building construction, renovation, or improvement projects.
- Purchase of production equipment and non-self-propelled machinery.
- Initial acquisition of perennial plants or breeding stock.
- Agri-environmental improvements to cultivated land.
- On-farm agri-environmental projects.
Documents Needed
- Financing Application Form
- Supporting documents required for project analysis
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses.
- Agri-food businesses.
- Farmers with investment projects.
Who is not eligible
- Forestry companies for the working capital component.
- Businesses in a recovery process with La Financière agricole or another lender 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 stock.
- Work to improve cultivated land or water systems.
- On-farm agri-environmental projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loan consolidation and secured loan conversion.
- Current operating expenses and administrative fees.
- Land, house, existing building, or farm purchase.
- Self-propelled machinery and lease-purchase contracts.
- Investments made outside Quebec.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and project viability.
- The project must be submitted in writing with required information and documents.
- The applicant must agree to project follow-up by La Financière agricole.
- Financial assistance is paid in two installments per year for up to three years.
Additional information
- Financial assistance is conditional on a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole.
- Payments are made twice a year.
- The program includes five components with specific eligibility rules.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs Program
What is the Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs?
This program supports productive and sustainable investments for agricultural and agri-food businesses. It provides financial assistance of up to $150,000, with a maximum eligible financing amount of $700,000 per business.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs Funds up to $45,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs program, you must:
Eligible investment project
Supports sustainable growth
Loan guarantee required
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs?
Building construction, renovation, or improvement projects.
Purchase of production equipment and non-self-propelled machinery.
Initial acquisition of perennial plants or breeding stock.
Agri-environmental improvements to cultivated land.
On-farm agri-environmental projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) or by phone at 1-800-749-3646.
Where is the Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs available?
The Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs is a Grant and Funding