At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $1,500,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Grant Providers
  • Farm Credit Canada
  • Government of Canada
Status
Open

Overview

Get customized financing of up to $150,000 for your agriculture, agribusiness or food and beverage-related business with the Starter Loan, and up to $1.5 million with the Young Farmer Loan. Attend free events and webinars to sharpen your farm management p

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for the Young Farmer Loan:

  • Qualified producer under 40 years old
  • Sound plan to purchase a farm or agriculture-related assets up to $2,000,000
  • No loan processing fees

Who is eligible

The grant mentioned is specifically designed for young farmers who are under 40 years old. Qualified producers under this age limit can apply for the Young Farmer Loan to support their agriculture career.

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for the Young Farmer Loan include purchasing agriculture-related assets for up to 18 months. Benefits also include no loan processing fees and preferential variable and five-year fixed rates.

  • Purchase agriculture related assets for up to 18 months
  • No loan processing fees
  • Preferential variable and five-year fixed rates available

Evaluation & selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The Young Farmer Loan has specific criteria for eligibility and approval:

  • Qualified producer under 40 years old
  • No loan processing fees
  • Preferential variable and five year fixed rates available
  • Purchase agriculture related assets for up to 18 months
  • Sound plan required for approval

How to apply

  • Step 1: Contact FCC for more information and to determine eligibility
  • Content: Call 1-888-332-3301 or visit their website
  • Implications: Allows you to understand the requirements and benefits of the Young Farmer Loan
  • Step 2: Put together a sound plan outlining your agriculture-related asset purchase
  • Content: Create a detailed plan for the assets you intend to purchase
  • Implications: Demonstrates your business acumen and helps in securing the loan
  • Step 3: Submit your application for the Young Farmer Loan
  • Content: Provide all necessary documents and information as requested by FCC
  • Implications: Initiates the loan approval process
  • Step 4: Review and accept the loan terms
  • Content: Review the terms and conditions of the loan offer
  • Implications: Commits you to the terms of the loan agreement
  • Step 5: Utilize the loan to purchase agriculture-related assets
  • Content: Use the funds as agreed upon to acquire assets
  • Implications: Helps in growing your agricultural business

Documents and links

Young Farmers

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