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International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative
Funding for inclusive agri-food worker communities
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 8, 2024
- Closing date : November 19, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $100,000 per project to support welcoming communities for international agri-food workers. It funds activities that improve access to community services, foster independence, and promote inclusion and retention.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 8, 2024
- Closing date : November 19, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Transportation, delivery, and information access initiatives for international agri-food workers
- Staff and volunteer training, cultural knowledge activities, and community awareness efforts
- New cultural, recreational, collaboration, and networking events for workers
- Training and resources to identify and respond to extraordinary situations such as human trafficking
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting quotes from third parties
- Documented community support
- Supporting documents from collaborators
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses as primary applicants
- Collaborators seeking direct funding
Eligible expenses
- Employee salaries and benefits directly tied to the project
- Third-party services such as translation, transportation, delivery, consulting, web design, and resource development
- Workshop, event, and promotion costs, including advertising, speakers, facilitators, venue rental, and catering
- Project-related technology rentals and software
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation costs
- Costs incurred before approval or after project completion
- Ordinary operating expenses, taxes, interest, bank fees, vehicles, alcohol, cannabis, gifts, and incentives
- Individual transportation and delivery services such as UberEats
- In-kind costs, direct wage subsidies for existing staff, and deposits for undelivered goods or services
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only if complete.
- Eligible applications are assessed against eligibility and merit criteria.
- Successful applicants receive an approval email and approval letter.
- Approved recipients must sign the approval letter and complete registration steps before payment.
- Claims are reviewed, and additional information may be requested before payment is issued.
Additional information
- Collaborators may participate, but they do not receive funding.
- Applicants may submit multiple applications for separate projects.
- Projects must have distinct and separate expected outcomes.
- Ontario and Canada may publish project and recipient information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative. 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 International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative?
This program provides up to $100,000 per project to support welcoming communities for international agri-food workers. It funds activities that improve access to community services, foster independence, and promote inclusion and retention.
How much funding can be received?
International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 19, 2024.
Who is eligible for the International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative program?
To be eligible for the International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative program, you must:
Not-for-profits or municipalities
Project supports international agri-food workers
Completed Ministry-approved application
What expenses are eligible under International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative?
Transportation, delivery, and information access initiatives for international agri-food workers
Staff and volunteer training, cultural knowledge activities, and community awareness efforts
New cultural, recreational, collaboration, and networking events for workers
Training and resources to identify and respond to extraordinary situations such as human trafficking
Who can I contact for more information about the International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at SustainableCAP2@ontario.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative available?
The International Agri-Food Workers Welcoming Communities Initiative program is available the province of Ontario.