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AgriStability — Ontario
Income support for large farming income declines
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Last Update: August 12, 2026
Latest change: Changed: application process, timeline and deadlines, contact or portal details.
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Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
December 31, 2026
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
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
- AAFC will base your AgriStability payment on your farm's current and prior year production margins.
- After your completed form is received, you will be sent an Interim Calculation of Program Benefits Notice showing how your benefit was calculated.
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.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the AgriStability — Ontario?
AgriStability — Ontario is funded by Agricorp, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)