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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Experimental Acres offers micro-grants of up to $3,000 for on-farm regenerative agriculture trials. The program supports small-scale testing of practices such as cover cropping, rotational grazing, no-till methods, hedgerows, windbreaks, and tree planting.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Cover cropping and green cover trials
- No-till and reduced-tillage trials
- Rotational grazing and silvopasture projects
- Tree planting, hedgerows, and windbreak establishment
- Other regenerative agriculture innovations
Documents Needed
- Application questions
- Sample farm contract
- Receipts for eligible expenses
- Previous soil test results, if available
- Photo release and banking information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farms
- Agricultural producers
- Small and medium producers
Who is not eligible
- Non-farm businesses
- Applications that are not for on-farm regenerative agriculture trials
Eligible expenses
- Project supplies and materials
- Laboratory and soil testing costs
- Equipment rental and related field costs
- Farmer honorarium
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Livestock
- Expenses without receipts submitted on time
- Costs outside the approved project plan
Eligible geographic areas
- Wellington County
- Dufferin County
- Grey County
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and farmers may be interviewed before selection.
- Selected applicants receive a farm contract outlining support and requirements.
- Participants submit receipts during the season for reimbursement.
- Field visits and monitoring are carried out during the project period.
- Reporting and internal review are completed after the season.
Additional information
- Applications for the 2026 session are closed.
- The program is designed as a farmer-led, small-scale trial.
- Participants receive research support and community-of-practice connections.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Experimental Acres Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Experimental Acres. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Experimental Acres?
Experimental Acres offers micro-grants of up to $3,000 for on-farm regenerative agriculture trials. The program supports small-scale testing of practices such as cover cropping, rotational grazing, no-till methods, hedgerows, windbreaks, and tree planting.
How much funding can be received?
Experimental Acres Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Experimental Acres program?
To be eligible for the Experimental Acres program, you must:
Farmer-led on-farm trial
Regenerative agriculture focus
Receipts required for reimbursement
What expenses are eligible under Experimental Acres?
Cover cropping and green cover trials
No-till and reduced-tillage trials
Rotational grazing and silvopasture projects
Tree planting, hedgerows, and windbreak establishment
Other regenerative agriculture innovations
Who can I contact for more information about the Experimental Acres?
You can contact County of Wellington by email at ecdev@wellington.ca.
Where is the Experimental Acres available?
The Experimental Acres program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Experimental Acres a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Experimental Acres is a Grant and Funding