Women Entrepreneur Program – Farm Credit Canada (2022)

ByMaurice January 20, 2022September 7, 2022

Description:

FCC provides financing to women entrepreneurs in agriculture, agribusiness and agri-food to start or grow their business. The program includes a one-time loan processing fee waiver for up to $1,000 throughout the lifetime of the program to invest in skill development that best suits your business needs.

Comments on Funding:

FCC offers a one-time loan processing fee waiver for up to $1,000 throughout the lifetime of the program to invest in skill development that best suits business needs.
The applicant will pay interest and other fees, if applicable.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must be a woman involved in agriculture, agribusiness and food.

Applications Steps:

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, if applicable
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.