Farm Credit Canada (FCC) – Indigenous Agriculture and Food
Description:
As Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, Farm Credit Canada is proud to provide on and off-reserve financing and resources to Indigenous entrepreneurs, economic development corporations and First Nations communities. In addition to agriculture activities, FCC has also expanded their eligibility to include traditional Indigenous harvesting from natural sources.
Comments on Funding:
The applicant will pay interest and other fees, if applicable.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
Applications Steps:
1
Applicants must contact a FCC representative for details.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must:
- generate a net worth statement,
- collect past three years of tax returns or accountant-prepared financial statements,
- gather recent pay stubs or written employer verification for off-farm income (if applicable),
- bring government-issued photo ID (drivers license, passport),
- collect shareholder agreements (if any),
- assemble copies of existing operating loan agreements (if applicable),
- build a business and marketing plan,
- prepare and maintain a cash flow budget.
Other documentation might be required to prove the Indigenous status.
Program Contact:
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline