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Turn to excellence!

Support for young agricultural succession

Offered by
La Financière agricole (FADQ)

Record updated

Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 7,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Agricultural enterprises
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Overview

Appui financier à la relève agricole 2 offers up to $65,000 to agricultural enterprises in Quebec with a young successor, supporting business creation or the acquisition of interests. Eligible uses include durable investments, agricultural training, management support, and interest payments on loans and leverage loans.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$7,000
Minimum funding
$2,000
Financing goals
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Develop workforce skills

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Legal structures
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

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Official source: fadq.qc.ca
September 16, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Agricultural enterprises

Who is not eligible

  • Agricultural enterprises that have already benefited, in whole or in part, from a part-time or full-time subvention to agricultural succession under the Program d’appui financier à la relève agricole and its previous versions

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase of additional land, permanent improvements to land and buildings, and improvements that protect air, soil and water
  • Purchase of breeding animals, productive plants, agricultural equipment, machinery, and quotas
  • Interest payments on loans and leverage loans, including net interest on loans guaranteed by La Financière agricole du Québec
  • Recognized agricultural training acquired after obtaining a subvention to the relève
  • Support for enterprise management

Activities funded

  • Creation of a new agricultural enterprise
  • Acquisition of interests in an existing agricultural enterprise
  • Projects with permanent and productive structures that show continuity and profitability

How to apply

  • Confirm that you meet the eligibility conditions.
  • Contact the advisory team at your service center to make an appointment.
  • Bring your business plan, diplomas or comparative evaluation if you have diplomas from another country, and proof of age to the first meeting.
  • After the meeting, your advisor will inform you of the other documents needed to complete your application.
  • Submit your financial data and other information.
  • To obtain a disbursement, complete the Demande de paiement form and send it to your service center.

Documents Needed

  • Business plan
  • Diplomas or a comparative evaluation issued by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration if the applicant has diplomas from outside Canada
  • Proof of age

Processing and Agreement

  • The subvention is paid upon production of supporting documents.
  • The supporting documents must be presented within five years following the date the subvention was granted.

Contacts

concoursexcellence@fadq.qc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Turn to excellence! Program

What is the Turn to excellence!?

Appui financier à la relève agricole 2 offers up to $65,000 to agricultural enterprises in Quebec with a young successor, supporting business creation or the acquisition of interests. Eligible uses include durable investments, agricultural training, management support, and interest payments on loans and leverage loans.

How much funding can be received?

Turn to excellence! Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Turn to excellence! program?

To be eligible for the Turn to excellence! program, you must: Agricultural enterprises with a new agricultural succession Applicants aged 18 to under 40 who are domiciled in Quebec and are Canadian citizens or permanent residents Applicants with recognized training, at least 20% ownership, and a project with permanent productive structures and revenue prospects

What expenses are eligible under Turn to excellence!?

Purchase of additional land, permanent improvements to land and buildings, and improvements that protect air, soil and water Purchase of breeding animals, productive plants, agricultural equipment, machinery, and quotas Interest payments on loans and leverage loans, including net interest on loans guaranteed by La Financière agricole du Québec Recognized agricultural training acquired after obtaining a subvention to the relève Support for enterprise management

Who can I contact for more information about the Turn to excellence!?

You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) by email at concoursexcellence@fadq.qc.ca.

Where is the Turn to excellence! available?

The Turn to excellence! program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Turn to excellence! a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Turn to excellence! is a Grant and Funding