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AgriStability — Ontario
Income support for large farming income declines
Latest source updateLast Update: October 10, 2026Latest change: The AgriStability overview now shows the deadline calendar in October 2026 instead of September 2026, and the September 30, 2026 final deadline item is no longer shown.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 10, 2026
Latest change: The AgriStability overview now shows the deadline calendar in October 2026 instead of September 2026, and the September 30, 2026 final deadline item is no longer shown.
AgriStability deadline calendar moved to October 2026
The AgriStability overview’s deadline calendar advanced from September 2026 to October 2026. The September 30, 2026 final deadline item is no longer shown on the overview page.
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
January 1, 2027
Location
Alberta, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
AgriStability is a margin-based program delivered by Agricorp in Ontario that helps producers manage large declines in farming income. The federal and provincial governments share costs on a 60:40 basis, and support is tied to production loss, increased costs and market conditions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Documents Needed
- Year-end Report and Claim Form and schedules
- T1163 tax form
- Statement A
- Interim Payment Application
- Tax-aligned Reference Margin Selection Form
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Application portal
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Corporations
- Trusts
- Special individuals
- Partnerships
Who is not eligible
- government funded organizations, including research stations, universities and colleges
Eligible expenses
- Pasture-related feed costs, including the cost of paying to use land for livestock grazing
- Purchasing feed
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Building and machinery repairs
- Investment income
- Capital expenses
- Rent
- Interest
How to apply
- Sign-in to your account to complete and submit an appeal submission form online.
- Please complete, print and send the form by mail or fax.
- Using My AAFC Account is the quickest and most secure way to send us your form.
Processing and Agreement
- The information on this form is used to calculate your 2026 Enrolment Notice.
- Once we issue you an Enrolment Notice, you will be enrolled in AgriStability.
- If you decide not to participate in AgriStability, you must indicate this on the tear-off portion of the Enrolment Notice and return it to us by the deadline shown on your Enrolment Notice.
- Otherwise, you will be required to pay the fee and any outstanding penalty.
Additional information
- The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a 5-year policy framework for the 2023 to 2027 program years.
- AgriStability is one of the Business Risk Management programs under Sustainable CAP.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- AgriStability — AlbertaWhole-farm income stabilization for producers
- AgriStability — British ColumbiaWhole-farm income protection for farmers
- AgriStability — Federal AdministrationSupport for large farming income declines
- AgriStability — ManitobaIncome support for farmers facing margin declines
- AgriStability — New BrunswickMargin-based support for agricultural producers
- AgriStability — Newfoundland and LabradorWhole-farm income support for Canadian producers
- AgriStability — Nova ScotiaWhole-farm income support for Canadian producers
- AgriStability — Prince Edward IslandInsurance to protect farming operations in Prince Edward Islands
- AgriStability — QuébecSupports producers during large margin declines
- AgriStability — SaskatchewanBusiness risk management for farm margin declines
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriStability — Ontario Program
What is the AgriStability — Ontario?
AgriStability is a margin-based program delivered by Agricorp in Ontario that helps producers manage large declines in farming income. The federal and provincial governments share costs on a 60:40 basis, and support is tied to production loss, increased costs and market conditions.
How much funding can be received?
AgriStability — Ontario Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is January 1, 2027.
Who is eligible for the AgriStability — Ontario program?
To be eligible for the AgriStability — Ontario program, you must:
Be in the second half of your fiscal year to apply for an interim payment
Agree to meet all AgriStability requirements after year-end
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriStability — Ontario?
You can contact Agricorp or by phone at 1-866-367-8506.
Where is the AgriStability — Ontario available?
The AgriStability — Ontario program is available the province of Alberta, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan.
Is the AgriStability — Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriStability — Ontario is a Grant and Funding