Closed
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
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