General Information

Cash Advances Working for Farmers

For nearly 30 years, the Canadian Canola Growers Association has helped to finance the operating cash flow needs of western Canadian farmers. The Advanced Payments Program offers:

Cash flow when you need it
Up to $400,000 advance with $100,000 interest-free
Competitive interest rates at CIBC prime
Flexibility to sell your commodity when market conditions are favourable
Up to 18-month repayment period
Multiple ways to apply

The cash advance program administered by CCGA is made available to Canadian farmers through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Advance Payments Program.

Wheat, Durum and Barley Advances

Effective October 1, 2011 CCGA expanded its administrative capacity under the Advance Payments Program to include the issuance of cash advances for winter wheat. Beginning April 1, 2012, CCGA began issuing cash advances for spring wheat, durum and barley. The expansion to these additional commodities will be effective for the 2012-13 APP production period.

Interviews Online

CTV Farmgate's Rod Simpson Interviews Rick White About 2013 Cash Advances

Rick White, General Manager of CCGA, talks with Farmgate host Rod Simpson about how the 2013 cash advance program can benefit your farm financial planning.

Recent Changes to the Cash Advance Program

Glenda-Lee Allan, host of Golden West Radio's On the Farm, interviews Janet Morgan, Manager of Program Administration at CCGA, about recent changes to the cash advance program and how producers can apply for an advance.

More Than 20 Eligible Crops

Producers from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan can access financing for more than 20 different field crops, including:

Barley, Beans (Pinto, Other Coloured), Buckwheat, Canaryseed, Canola, Chickpeas, Durum, Ethiopian Mustard (Carinata), Fababean, Flax, Hemp Seed (of oil), Lentils, Mustard, Oats, Peas, Rye, Soybean, Timothy Hay (for export), Triticale, Wheat, Winter Wheat

How to Apply

CCGA offers producers a number of ways to apply for a cash advance, including:

Call 1-866-745-2256 to apply over the telephone or to request a paper application through the mail
On-line by selecting "Apply Online" in the drop down menu above or the "login" button in the top corner of this page
Fill out an application at your local elevator
Apply in person at 400-1661 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Fax completed applications to 204-788-0039
Email cash advance applications to ccgaapplication@ccga.ca

Secure Account Services

Pro

ducers can now view their account information using our Secure Producer Account Services. Select the login button at the top corner of this screen. Once signed in, you can complete a cash advance application online, check account balances, review important deadlines or print out summary reports. New user? Simply follow the prompts to set up a new account.

Know Your APP ID Number

Have you previously received a cash advance through the Advance Payments Program (APP)? If so, you or your farm business will have a unique identification number called the APP Identification number or APP ID. You will be asked for this number when you:

Apply for a cash advance with CCGA,
Call CCGA with questions about your advance, or
Deliver grain and request that the grain buyer submit a repayment toward your outstanding advance.

Your APP ID can be found on correspondence you have received from CCGA, including: cheque stubs, letters, account statements, as well as being included within your online account. Remember your APP ID or keep a copy with you so it’s handy when you need it.

When Applying...

What steps can applicants take to reduce application processing times?

Submit a Complete Application Form – Incomplete applications create processing delays. Review the checklist found on pages 4-5 of your application form to ensure you’ve completed the forms and signatures, and attached any required documentation.
Complete a Telephone Application – CCGA’s customer service representatives can help fill out your application form at no cost. Call 1-866-745-2256 and follow the prompts to the cash advance menu for completing a telephone application. All approved applications, regardless of who fills them out, are charged a $150 application processing fee.
Submit Your Application by Fax – It can take up to five business days for mail to be received in CCGA’s office. If time is of the essence, fax your application form to CCGA’s office at 204-788-0039.
Submit Your Application by Email - Another efficient way to send CCGA your application form is by email. Send your scanned documents to ccgaapplication@ccga.ca
Choose Direct Deposit* – Applicants who choose the direct deposit option will receive their advance funds several days sooner than producers who request a cheque through the mail.

* If a financial institution requires your advance to be issued jointly, payment can only be made by cheque. Also, CCGA cannot direct deposit to a line of credit account.