How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $3000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the AgriStability — Ontario?

AgriStability — Ontario is funded by Agricorp, Government of Ontario

What are AgriStability — Ontario's eligibility criterias?

Farm in Ontario Complete a production cycle and at least six consecutive months of farming activity in the program year Report farming income or loss to Canada Revenue Agency

AgriStability — Ontario

Last Update: June 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Insurance to protect farming operations

AgriStability — Ontario at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $3,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : January 11, 2022

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Grant Providers

Agricorp
Government of Ontario

Status

Open

Overview of the AgriStability — Ontario program

Get financial support to help manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions.

Financing terms and conditions

If your net farming income falls below 70% of your recent average (reference margin), AgriStability pays 80% of the difference between your actual income and the 70% threshold.
The maximum payment available per program year is $3 million.
All participants pay a fee of 0.45% of their fee reference margin, multiplied by 70% coverage level, plus an administrative cost of $55 (minimum total fee is $45).
If payment deadlines are missed, a late fee of 20% is applied to the original fee.

Eligible projects & activities

Protecting whole-farm income against significant declines due to production loss, increased costs, or market changes.
Stabilizing annual farm revenues through participation in a government-supported risk management program.
Accessing compensation payments if net farming income falls below a set threshold compared to recent historical averages.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 1,250,000

Upgrading crop production facilities due to weather-induced damages

$ 1,500,000

Improving market competitiveness for organic vegetable farm

$ 900,000

Mitigating increased feed costs for dairy farm

$ 1,100,000

Rehabilitating fisheries affected by market downturn in St John's

$ 1,200,000

Enhancing productivity of a fruit orchard with new technology

$ 1,375,000

Expanding poultry farming operations to cover increased utility costs

Eligibility criteria of the AgriStability — Ontario program

The applicant must operate a farm in Ontario.
The applicant must complete a production cycle and at least six consecutive months of farming activity during the program year.
The applicant must report farming income or loss to the Canada Revenue Agency, unless exempt under the federal Indian Act.

Who is eligible?

Ontario-based farming businesses
Producers of agricultural commodities

Eligible expenses

Expenses directly related to the production of agricultural commodities, as reported on your tax forms.

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

How to apply to the AgriStability — Ontario program

Determine Eligibility

Ensure you farm in Ontario and have completed a production cycle of at least six consecutive months of farming activity in the program year.
Verify that you report farming income or loss to the Canada Revenue Agency.

Prepare Your Financial Information

Gather your allowable income and expense records for all the commodities you produce.
Calculate your reference margin using your historical production margins.
If new to farming or changes in operations occurred, adjust the margins accordingly.

Complete the Application Forms

Fill out the New Participant Form if you are enrolling for the first time.
Prepare interim payment application if applicable and submit it.

Pay Applicable Fees

Calculate your fee based on your fee reference margin and make the payment before the deadlines to avoid late fees.

Submit Required Documents

Submit the T1163 form (individuals) by June 15, or Statement A (corporations, trusts, and special individuals) by June 30.
Submit Year-end Report and Claim form by June 30.

Finalize Application

Make sure to submit your farm income report to the Canada Revenue Agency by the final deadline.

Await Confirmation

Await confirmation from Agricorp regarding the status of your application submission.

Additional information

The maximum payment available under AgriStability per year is $3 million.
A late payment will incur a 20% increase in the participant's fee, and coverage will be automatically renewed.
Participants have access to an online AgriStability estimator tool to anticipate benefits and payment scenarios.
Fees include a coverage-based percentage and an administrative fee, with a minimum total fee of $45.