Industry Development Programs: Agriculture Loans
Amount:
No Fixed Amount
Type of Program:
Loan
Description:
The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) provides repayable loans to promote development of the agriculture sector as a complementary lender. Clients interested in a DAAF loan must first seek financing from a private lender. DAAF’s loan program may then be available to help fill the gap between the assistance required and what the client has been approved for privately. New entrants, defined as someone who has owned a farm for five years or less, may be eligible for lower interest rates and equity requirements.
Comments on Funding:
Interest rates are determined on a case by case basis. Repayment terms are matched to the cash flow of the project as supported by the business plan. Options include interest only payments or principal and interest payments.
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling Deadline
Eligibility:
The applicant must:
Application Steps:
No specific steps have been identified.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
- 1a completed application form,
- 2a business plan which includes:
Other Things to Note:
No other details available.
Program Contact:
