Cash Advance Program
The Advance Payments Program (APP) is a federal loan guarantee program that provides agricultural producers with easy access to low-interest cash advances. This program includes 50 eligible commodities, including all major field crops and livestock.
Under the program, you can access up to $1,000,000 per program year. This includes:
- up to $100,000 interest-free for all eligible commodities
- interest-bearing portion at prime less 0.75%
- Up to 18-month repayment period on all crops, honey, hogs, lambs, sheep and goats
- Up to 24-month repayment period on all cattle and bison
APP advances can provide you with cash flow to meet your financial needs until you are able to sell your agricultural products. The program can provide marketing flexibility so you can make the decision to sell your agricultural products based on market conditions rather than the need for cash to meet your immediate financial obligations.
APP advances are available through 33 participating producer organizations (APP Administrators) across Canada.
How can you apply?
CCGA offers a number of ways to apply for a cash advance, including:
- Call 1-866-745-2256, option 1
- Online: if you are an existing CCGA cash advance customer, log into your Cash Advance Account Login.
- Download and fill in an application form.
- Email completed applications to apply@ccga.ca.
- Fax completed applications to 204-788-0039.
Click here to learn more about applying for a cash advance.
For over 30 years, the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) has helped to finance the operating cash flow needs of Western Canadian farmers through administering the Advance Payments Program (APP). The APP is a federal government program made available through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). SaskCanola is a member of the CCGA and has three director representatives on the CCGA Board.
