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Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
Support for productive and sustainable farm investments
Last Update: March 4, 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.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs. 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 — 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