Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus

Making major investments on the farm can be challenging, especially when growth plans involve new infrastructure, equipment, or sustainability upgrades. For agricultural and agri-food businesses in Quebec, the Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus program helps ease that pressure by reducing the financing costs tied to productive, long-term investments. Delivered by the Gouvernement du Québec through La Financière agricole, the program is designed to support farm operations that are ready to increase output, improve efficiency, or strengthen profitability.

This initiative focuses on tangible, on-farm projects such as constructing or renovating agricultural buildings, purchasing production equipment or non-self-propelled machinery, and investing in perennial crops or breeding stock. It also places a strong emphasis on sustainability, supporting agri-environmental improvements like soil enhancement, irrigation systems, water supply development, and other projects that improve land stewardship. Rather than providing a simple grant, the support typically helps cover a portion of financing interest costs tied to a loan guaranteed by La Financière agricole, with total assistance reaching up to roughly $150,000 over time.

Growth Support Plus is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized agricultural businesses planning significant investments while managing cash flow and risk. With applications currently ongoing, learning more about how the funding works, what types of projects qualify, and how repayment is structured can help determine whether this program fits your farm’s growth strategy.