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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports Ontario grain dealers and elevator operators with licensing and financial protection. Maximum coverage on approved claims is 95%, and the program covers grain sales and storage obligations for canola, grain corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Financial security form or financial responsibility form
- Banker’s confirmation
- Business registration form or articles of incorporation
- Financial statements for the past three years
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Grain dealers
- Grain elevator operators
- Businesses trading canola, grain corn, soybeans, or wheat
Who is not eligible
- Businesses buying grain for personal use only
- Farm-to-farm sales
- Seed corn, sweet corn, and popping corn transactions
- Unlicensed grain dealers or elevator operators
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Financial responsibility assessment based on financial ratios.
- Qualitative review of management experience and business risk.
- Quality and recency of financial statements.
- Trend in financial performance over time.
- Banking arrangements and available credit.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact Agricorp
- Call Agricorp for guidance and program instructions.
- Obtain the relevant forms and manual.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the required application form.
- Gather supporting documents, including financial statements and bank confirmation.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed forms and fee to Agricorp.
- For elevator operators, include the insurance certificate.
- Step 4: Review and inspection
- Agricorp reviews the application and may inspect the premises.
- For dealers, financial responsibility is assessed before approval.
- Step 5: Receive the licence
- If approved, the licence is mailed to the applicant.
- The licence must be displayed at the business location.
Processing and Agreement
- Complaint is first reviewed by the Director and investigated.
- If unresolved, a claim can be filed with the Grain Financial Protection Board.
- The Board reviews the claim and may contact involved parties for information.
- The Board may hold a hearing and accept written submissions.
- The Board decides the claim; there is no appeal.
Additional information
- Licences are issued annually.
- Renewal packages are sent 90 days before expiry.
- Licences expire six months after the company financial year-end.
- Agricorp may inspect business locations at any time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP) Program
What is the Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)?
Supports Ontario grain dealers and elevator operators with licensing and financial protection. Maximum coverage on approved claims is 95%, and the program covers grain sales and storage obligations for canola, grain corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Who is eligible for the Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP) program?
To be eligible for the Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP) program, you must:
Licensed grain dealer or elevator operator
Meets financial responsibility requirements
Operates in grain trade
Who can I contact for more information about the Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)?
You can contact Agricorp by email at underwriting@agricorp.com or by phone at 1-888-247-4999.
Where is the Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP) available?
The Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP)?
Grain Financial Protection Program (GFPP) is funded by Agricorp