Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
grant_single|update March 26, 2025
QC, Canada
Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|maxCount
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate June 17, 2022
- grant_single|closingDate July 9, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
- Gouvernement du Québec
- La Financière agricole (FADQ)
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grant_card_status|open
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Are you 18 to 39 years old and own an agri-business? Have you qualified for the Financial Support Program for Aspiring Farmers in the last 5 years? You could get a grant of up to $45,000 when you secure a loan guarantee of up to $300,000 from La Financièr
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant provides structured financial assistance aimed at supporting investments relating to productive and sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. The modalities are designed to facilitate substantial investment projects through phased financial support.
- Investment grant is conditional on securing a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole du Québec.
- Eligible financing per business can reach a maximum of $700,000.
- Funds are disbursed over a period of three years.
grant_single_labels|projects
The Sustainable Growth Investment Program supports initiatives designed to enhance the productive and sustainable capacities of farms across Québec. These activities stretch across various production sectors and stages of business development to foster long-term growth.
- Projects aimed at modernizing agricultural equipment and infrastructure for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Investments in sustainable farming practices that reduce environmental impact.
- Expansion projects to diversify production capabilities and access new markets.
- Initiatives focused on innovations in crop management and yield optimization.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 45,000
Expansion of organic vegetable production capacity to meet rising local demand
$ 45,000
Establishment of eco-friendly packaging solutions for organic produce
$ 45,000
Modernization of dairy farming equipment to enhance efficiency and productivity
$ 45,000
Investment in advanced irrigation systems to improve water efficiency in agricultural operations
$ 45,000
Investing in automated greenhouse technology to boost crop yields and efficiency
$ 45,000
Implementation of solar panels to enhance energy sustainability in farming operations
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The Sustainable Growth Investment Program is designed to support productive and sustainable investments within the agricultural sector. The eligibility criteria for this grant are as follows:
- The applicant must be engaged in the agricultural sector with a focus on farming activities.
- The business must have an investment project to promote sustainable growth, regardless of its production sector or business life cycle stage.
- The applicant must secure a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole.
- The requested financing per business should not exceed $700,000, which will be disbursed over a three-year period.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
This program is intended for farmers who have investment projects to propose, regardless of their production sector or which stage of the business life cycle they are in. It supports productive and sustainable investments, offering a combination of investment grants and loan guarantees.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
According to the grant context, there are no specific types of companies mentioned that are not eligible for the grant.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant supports farmers aiming for productive and sustainable investments across various agricultural sectors. It provides financial assistance to facilitate growth and enhance the sustainability of farming operations.
- Investments that improve the environmental sustainability of agricultural practices.
- Projects expanding the production capacity of farms.
- Initiatives directed at modernizing farming facilities and infrastructure.
- Developing new agricultural products or diversifying farm operations.
- Implementing advanced technologies to improve farm productivity.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is administered by La Financière agricole du Québec, suggesting it is specific to the province of Quebec, Canada.
- Businesses located within Quebec.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The grant for Sustainable Growth Investment Program does have evaluation and selection criteria. The program aims to support productive and sustainable investments for farmers with investment projects. The criteria for evaluation and selection are as follows:
- Applicant must be a farmer with investment projects
- Investments must be productive and sustainable
- Maximum eligible financing per business is $700,000
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The financial assistance is conditional on securing a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole.
- The maximum amount of eligible financing per business is $700,000.
- Assistance is disbursed over a period of three years.
grant_single_labels|contact
1-800-749-3646
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