Agri-food Project Finance

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) · This federal lending program supports value-added agri-food processing and manufacturing projects in Canada that are too complex or capital-intensive for conve…

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Overview

This federal lending program supports value-added agri-food processing and manufacturing projects in Canada that are too complex or capital-intensive for conventional lending. FCC provides project finance for projects with total capital costs between $25 million and $500 million, contributing $10 million to $250 million per project alongside private sector debt and equity financing.

Eligibility

Projects must be value-added agri-food processing, manufacturing, or supply chain projectsTotal project capital cost between $25 million and $500 million (or more)Projects must be physically located in CanadaProjects should have high-certainty cash flows and supporting contractsFCC will not be the sole capital provider; projects must have secured or have credible path to private sector debt and equity financing

Eligible projects

Value-added agri-food processing and manufacturing projectsValue-added agri-food supply chain and logistics projectsConstruction of new physical assets in dedicated legal entities with high-certainty cash flows

Financing terms

Specialized project finance for capital-intensive infrastructureFCC provides between $10 million and $250 million per projectProjects must secure additional private sector debt and equity financing alongside FCC contributionNot a sole capital provider

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on forms.cloud.microsoftGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Expression of Interest (EOI) is the first step; does not constitute a financing commitmentFCC will review submissions and respond within 30-45 days after submission window closesProgram is part of the Government of Canada's National Food Security StrategyOut of scope: primary agricultural production, AgriEnergy projects (biofuels, renewable natural gas, waste-to-energy)FCC may redirect out-of-scope projects to other financing solutions or business linesThis is not a one-time call; FCC will consider future project opportunities after evaluation period

At a glanceMaximum$250MMinimum$10MProviderFarm Credit Canada (FCC)DeadlineNov 13, 2026StatusOpenRegionCanadaOfficial sourceforms.cloud.microsoft ↗

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