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Young Entrepreneur Loan
Loans for youth-led agricultural or food-related business
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Access up to $1,5 million in loans for your agricultural or food-related business, if you are under 40 years old.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting or expanding an agricultural or food-related business.
- Purchasing shares in an agricultural or food-related enterprise.
- Buying an existing agricultural or food-related business.
- Improving an agricultural or food-related business.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural businesses
- Food-related businesses
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of agriculture or food-related assets
- Acquisition of shares in an agricultural or food-related business
- Improvement of an existing agricultural or food-related business
Additional information
- AgExpert Bundle included: One year of AgExpert Accounting Premium and AgExpert Field Premium provided (valued at $499).
- Borrowers can take up to 18 months to make purchases after approval.
- No loan processing fees are charged.
- Preferential rates may be available for qualifying applicants.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Entrepreneur Loan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Young Entrepreneur Loan. 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 Young Entrepreneur Loan?
Access up to $1,5 million in loans for your agricultural or food-related business, if you are under 40 years old.
How much funding can be received?
Young Entrepreneur Loan Funds up to $1,500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Young Entrepreneur Loan program?
To be eligible for the Young Entrepreneur Loan program, you must:
Applicant must be under 40 years old
Business must be agriculture or food-related
What expenses are eligible under Young Entrepreneur Loan?
Starting or expanding an agricultural or food-related business.
Purchasing shares in an agricultural or food-related enterprise.
Buying an existing agricultural or food-related business.
Improving an agricultural or food-related business.
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Entrepreneur Loan?
You can contact Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Where is the Young Entrepreneur Loan available?
The Young Entrepreneur Loan program is available across Canada.
Is the Young Entrepreneur Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Entrepreneur Loan is a Loans and Capital investments