Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support

📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural businesses (agribusinesses) operating in Quebec - Producers engaged in non-beef cattle, non-sheep, and non-goat production - Eligible sectors include: - Crop production (grains, vegetables, fruits, etc.) - Dairy farming - Poultry and egg production - Hog farming - Aquaculture - Horticultural operations - Value-added agricultural processing - Businesses must be able to secure a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole - Sole proprietors, partnerships, and incorporated agricultural enterprises may qualify ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amount: Up to $15,000 (non-repayable) - Matching requirement: Must secure a loan guarantee of up to $150,000 from La Financière agricole - Repayability: Grant is non-repayable; the associated loan must follow standard La Financière agricole terms - Funding ratio: Grant covers up to 10% of the guaranteed loan value - No provincial cost-sharing requirement for the grant itself ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Equipment purchases (machinery, technology, facilities) - Infrastructure development (buildings, storage facilities, greenhouses) - Technology adoption (automation, software, digital systems) - Working capital (as part of the loan guarantee structure) - Operational improvements supporting sustainable growth - Project-related capital investments that strengthen business viability - Expenses must align with the guaranteed loan project scope ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Loan guarantee prerequisite: Grant is contingent on securing a loan guarantee from La Financière agricole—the guarantee must be approved before grant funds are released - Ineligible productions: Businesses focused on beef cattle, sheep, or goat production are excluded - Geographic requirement: Business must operate in Quebec - Project alignment: Proposed expenses must support sustainable growth objectives - Timeline: Grant disbursement follows La Financière agricole