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Ontario Agriculture Grants: Comprehensive Overview of Funding Opportunities

Ontario's agriculture sector is vital to the province’s economy, and the government supports it through a variety of grants and funding programs. These programs aim to promote sustainable farming practices, drive innovation, and assist agricultural businesses in expanding their operations. From farmers to agri-food businesses, various grants are available to support the growth and development of the agricultural industry.

160 programs available
  • WWF Canada (WWF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nature and climate grant program

    WWF Canada (WWF)
    Supports nature-based restoration projects
    BC, NB, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, NB, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

    Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
    Support for Ontario critical technology innovation
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

    Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Government of Ontario
    Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative supports agriculture and food sector resiliency
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Holstein Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Joint Dairy Breeds Future Leaders Scholarship

    Holstein Ontario
    Scholarship for Ontario dairy-sector student leaders
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $1,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of West Lincoln logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program

    Township of West Lincoln
    Compensation for wildlife damage to livestock
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Compensation for wildlife damage to farm assets
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Order Trees

    County of Wellington
    Free tree seedlings for Wellington County
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program

    City of Ottawa
    Supports rural projects safeguarding Ottawa’s surface and groundwater quality
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PEC Winegrowers Association (PECWA) Bursary

    The County Foundation
    Annual bursary for wine industry studies
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production Insurance – Bee Health

    Agricorp
    Coverage for overwintered bee colony losses
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production Insurance – Soybeans

    Agricorp
    Protects soybean yields against production losses
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production Insurance – Winter wheat

    Agricorp
    Protection against winter wheat yield losses
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for agriculture and food career promotion
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation & Southern Ontario Prosperity Program

    Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    Funding for SMEs in Southern Ontario to grow, innovate and compete
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Renfrew County Community Development Fund

    Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
    Non-repayable funding for local economic development
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing

    Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
    Business financing for local companies
    Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario
  • Save on Energy (SOE) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives

    Save on Energy (SOE)
    Incentives for energy-efficiency upgrades in Ontario
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RMP: Grains and Oilseeds

    Agricorp
    Price risk support for Ontario grain producers
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Rotational Grazing Systems

    Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
    Support for rotational grazing system projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Economic Development Program – Rural Economy & Agri-Tourism (CIP Financial Incentive Program)

    Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
    Funding for rural business and agri-tourism growth
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Brant logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Water Financial Assistance Program

    County of Brant
    Cost-share funding for rural water quality projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Save on Energy (SOE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program

    Save on Energy (SOE)
    Funding for a full-time Energy Manager
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Save on Energy Retrofit Program – Greenhouse Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Incentives (Southwest Region)

    Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
    Incentives for greenhouse energy storage projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,435 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Smart Agriculture Living Lab Call for Proposal

    Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN)
    Funding innovative smart agriculture solutions for industry challenges
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of South Dundas logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    South Dundas Community Improvement Plan

    Municipality of South Dundas
    Funding for commercial building improvements
    South Dundas, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    South Dundas, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Southgate logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Township of Southgate
    Matching incentives for property revitalization projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Species Conservation Program

    Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
    Funding for species at risk conservation in Ontario
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Spruce the Bruce

    Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
    Funding for downtown and tourism improvements
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Clean Tech in Agri-Food

    Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
    Funding for agri-food innovation in northern Ontario
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program — Productivity Enhancement

    Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN)
    Funding for agri-food innovation and productivity
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsClosed

    Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs

    Township of Scugog
    Property tax relief for eligible Ontario landowners
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 375 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Barrie logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) Program

    City of Barrie
    Tax relief for major development projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    thriveFORWARD

    Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
    Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Brockton logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Tile Drain Loans

    Municipality of Brockton
    Loans for agricultural tile drainage projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Milton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town Development Charge Rebate Program

    Town of Milton
    Rebates for qualifying development charge projects
    Milton, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Milton, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Pelham logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Pelham — General Funding

    Town of Pelham
    Local funding for Pelham businesses and organizations
    Pelham, Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Pelham, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Township of Huron-Kinloss — Business Grants and Funding

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Matched funding for downtown business improvements
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan

    Township of Huron-Kinloss
    Supports local business and property improvements
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Laurentian Valley (LV) logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Township of Laurentian Valley Community Improvement Plan

    Township of Laurentian Valley (LV)
    Municipal incentives for property improvement projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Warwick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Township of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs

    Township of Warwick
    Funding for community improvement projects
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 22,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Wellesley logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs

    Township of Wellesley
    Financial support for property and building improvements
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed

    ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

    ventureLAB
    AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Severn logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wildlife Damage Program

    Township of Severn
    Compensation for wildlife damage losses
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 8,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program

    Government of Ontario
    Support for Ontario agri-tourism wineries
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Grey County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wolf and Coyote Control By-law and Nuisance Beaver By-law

    Grey County
    Compensation for wildlife control services
    Markdale, Owen Sound, Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25 to $50
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Markdale, Owen Sound, Ontario
  • ventureLAB logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions

    ventureLAB
    Funding for Agri-tech and cleantech innovators
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

    Next Generation of Jobs Fund

    Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (ON)
    Supports green job creation and environmental sustainability in Ontario
    Ontario, Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada

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