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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.

170 programs available
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Municipal Agricultural Grant

    The County Foundation
    Funding support for local agricultural operations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,250 to $2,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 16, 2025
    • Closing date : January 20, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Brockton logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Municipality of Brockton - Community Improvement Plan

    Municipality of Brockton
    Funding for commercial façade improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Meaford logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs

    Municipality of Meaford
    Financial incentives for property improvement and development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of North Bruce Peninsula logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs

    Municipality of North Bruce Peninsula
    Financial incentives for property and business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $20,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • WWF Canada (WWF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nature and climate grant program

    WWF Canada (WWF)
    Supports nature-based restoration projects
    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
    Grant and FundingClosed

    OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

    Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
    Support for Ontario critical technology innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 28, 2024
    • Closing date : June 28, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Order Trees

    County of Wellington
    County tree planting and volunteer programme
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 1, 2025
    • Closing date : September 30, 2025
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production Insurance – Bee Health

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

    Production Insurance – Soybeans

    Agricorp
    Protects soybean yields from production loss
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 10, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production Insurance – Winter wheat

    Agricorp
    Protection against winter wheat yield losses
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 10, 2026
    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
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • From $125,000 to $10,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation — Business Financing

    Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC)
    Business financing for local companies
    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, Ontario, Canada
  • Save on Energy (SOE) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Retrofit Program - Agriculture Incentives

    Save on Energy (SOE)
    Energy-saving upgrade incentives for Ontario businesses
    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
  • Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Retrofit Program Participant Agreement

    Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
    Funding for business energy-efficiency upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Agricorp logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RMP: Grains and Oilseeds

    Agricorp
    Price risk support for Ontario grain producers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
  • 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
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 8, 2026
    • Closing date : July 8, 2026
    South Dundas, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Southgate logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Southgate Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Township of Southgate
    Matching incentives for property revitalization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $50,000
    • 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
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 27, 2025
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • 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 Innovation
    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
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 4, 2024
    • Closing date : January 10, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs

    Township of Scugog
    Property tax relief for eligible landowners
    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
    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
    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
    Timeline
    • Closing date : December 31, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Brockton logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Tile Drain Loans

    Municipality of Brockton
    Loans for agricultural tile drainage projects
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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
    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
  • ventureLAB logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceClosed

    ventureLAB — Accelerate AI

    ventureLAB
    AI acceleration program for startups and scale-ups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 2, 2023
    • Closing date : August 6, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Morrissette Entrepreneurship logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Western Accelerator

    Morrissette Entrepreneurship
    Startup accelerator for high-growth ventures
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 22, 2026
    London, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Severn logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Wildlife Damage Program

    Township of Severn
    Wildlife damage compensation for livestock and poultry producers
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    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
    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
  • 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
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Ontario, Canada