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Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership
Funding for farmer knowledge-sharing events
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened February 2, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund supports third-party delivery of Knowledge Sharing Events through OSCIA for farmers in Ontario. It funds development, administration, and delivery of events that help implement best management practices in nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Development and delivery of Knowledge Sharing Events for farmers.
- Virtual webinars, workshops, seminars, and on-farm demonstrations.
- Knowledge-sharing activities for the implementation and long-term adoption of OFCAF best management practices.
Documents Needed
- Agenda and/or a summary outlining the event’s value to OFCAF as a Knowledge Sharing Event.
- Invoices issued in the applicant’s name.
- Proof of payment for claimed costs.
- Event summary for claim submission.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and organizations.
- Third-party organizations delivering Knowledge Sharing Events.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and wages for event planning and execution.
- Speaker and facilitator fees.
- Event moderator or emcee fees.
- Travel and accommodation for organizers or speakers, excluding flight costs.
- Administrative, venue, equipment rental, promotion, translation, printing, and virtual platform costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Invoices and proof of payment not issued in the applicant’s name.
- Extended warranties, taxes, legal fees, financing charges, loan interest payments, and bank fees.
- Materials or services purchased outside the eligible invoice dates.
- Hospitality costs including food and beverage.
- Speaker gifts including gift cards, gift baskets, and alcohol.
Selection criteria
- Applications are reviewed based on alignment with the program objectives.
- Applications are reviewed based on the event’s suitability within the OFCAF program year.
How to apply
- Applications are only accepted through the OSCIA portal at osciaportal.org.
- Participants must create an account and enroll their business or organization to access the application form.
- Applicants must review the program guide in its entirety before completing the application.
- Relevant documents related to the KSE, such as an agenda and/or a summary, must be attached.
- Applications requesting cost-share funding must enter a cost-share amount of $1 and be submitted at least 10 business days before the event date.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed based on alignment with the program objectives and suitability within the OFCAF program year.
- OSCIA may decline applications that do not meet these criteria.
- Approved cost-share applicants receive written confirmation.
- A service agreement must be signed between OSCIA and the contracted organization.
- Claim submissions require an event summary and supporting invoices and proof of payment.
- Cost-share payments are made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).
Additional information
- Each event or KSE product must be applied for separately.
- A service agreement must be signed if cost-share funding is approved.
- Participation records must be shared with OSCIA to confirm completion.
- Claims require an event summary and supporting invoices and proof of payment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership Program
What is the Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership?
The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund supports third-party delivery of Knowledge Sharing Events through OSCIA for farmers in Ontario. It funds development, administration, and delivery of events that help implement best management practices in nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing.
How much funding can be received?
Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership program?
To be eligible for the Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership program, you must:
Event must cover eligible BMP topics.
At least 30 minutes on BMP content.
Applications for cost-share funding must be submitted at least 10 business days before the event date.
What expenses are eligible under Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership?
Development and delivery of Knowledge Sharing Events for farmers.
Virtual webinars, workshops, seminars, and on-farm demonstrations.
Knowledge-sharing activities for the implementation and long-term adoption of OFCAF best management practices.
Who can I contact for more information about the Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership?
You can contact Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) by email at kse@ontariosoilcrop.org or by phone at 519-826-4214.
Where is the Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership available?
The Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership is a Grant and Funding