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Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative

Q: Who is eligible for the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative program?

To be eligible for the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative program, you must: Primary producers are eligible applicants. Processors are eligible applicants. Project supports market diversification and trade resiliency in new or growing domestic/international markets.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative?

You can contact Government of Ontario (ON).

Q: Is the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative?

Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative is funded by Government of Ontario (ON)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Ontario, Canada

Funding to diversify and strengthen domestic and international market access

Grant and Funding

Government of Ontario

Overview

The Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative provides funding (up to the program’s maximum amount) to help primary producers and processors diversify and strengthen their presence in new or growing domestic and international markets. Eligible activities include initiatives that support market diversification and trade resiliency.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Selling in a new market

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Canadians

Eligibility

Be a primary producer.
Be a processor.
Propose a project that aims to support market diversification.
Propose a project that aims to support trade resiliency within new or growing domestic or international markets.

Who is eligible?

Primary producers
Processors

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario (Canada).

Additional information

Applications will be accepted during a defined intake period (opens February 17, 2026).
The application deadline is March 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency 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.