Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2

Description

This program offers a subsidy, depending on education and training, to young people under the age of 40 who wish to start their own agricultural business or join an existing one.

What can the grant be used for?

The grant can be used for productive investments at your operation, such as:

Land improvement;
Equipment purchase;
Etc.

Your grant is enhanced along with your training

Training level	Grant amount
Training level 1, examples: Bachelor's of Science in agriculture, administration, or management Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in farm management and operations Other equivalent diplomas	$65,000
Training level 2, examples: Bachelor's degree in a field related to agriculture, administration, or management DCS in administration Other equivalent diplomas	$40,000
Training level 3, examples: Bachelor's degree or DCS in another field A recognized Attestation of Collegial Studies or a recognized certificate A Secondary School Vocational Diploma (SSVP) in agriculture Secondary School Graduation Diploma or SSVP other than in agriculture (combined with recognized training)	$25,000

Training level

Grant amount

Training level 1, examples:

Bachelor's of Science in agriculture, administration, or management
Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in farm management and operations
Other equivalent diplomas

$65,000

Training level 2, examples:

Bachelor's degree in a field related to agriculture, administration, or management
DCS in administration
Other equivalent diplomas

$40,000

Training level 3, examples:

Bachelor's degree or DCS in another field
A recognized Attestation of Collegial Studies or a recognized certificate
A Secondary School Vocational Diploma (SSVP) in agriculture
Secondary School Graduation Diploma or SSVP other than in agriculture (combined with recognized training)

$25,000

For a list of recognized academic training programs, refer to Appendix 1 of the Financial Support Program for Aspiring Farmers 2 (in French only).

Tournez-vous vers l’excellence! Contest

Do you know about our contest recognizing excellence? If you are between 18 and 40 years old, you could have a chance at winning a grant. Go to the Contest Page to find out how to register and see the young entrepreneurs who have distinguished themselves in recent years.