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Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs)
Cost-share for new nitrogen management practices
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 24, 2026
- Closing date : February 24, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides cost-share funding to help farm businesses adopt new nitrogen management practices in Ontario. Eligible activities include soil testing and planning, split nitrogen applications, dual action stabilizers, and synthetic fertilizer substitutes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 24, 2026
- Closing date : February 24, 2026
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
- Soil testing, analysis, mapping, and nutrient planning for nitrogen management
- Implementation of new in-field nitrogen management practices on new acres
- Use of dual action nitrogen stabilizers
- Split application of nitrogen fertilizer
- Use of synthetic fertilizer substitutes such as manure, compost, or digestate
Documents Needed
- Enrolment and Application Form
- Farm Business Registration Number or exemption documentation
- Digital site map of all fields included
- Letter of support or Crop Nutrient Plan, when required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Active farm businesses in Ontario
- Farm businesses owning actively farmed land in Ontario
Eligible expenses
- Soil, plant tissue, and manure sampling, analysis, and mapping
- Crop Nutrient Plan development by a qualified consultant
- Equipment and modifications for banding, side-dressing, below-canopy application, or injection
- Material, application, fuel, and labour costs for approved nitrogen management practices
- Diagnostic testing used for in-season nitrogen rate adjustments
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Practices already used on the applied acres, unless part of a multi-year project
- Nitrogen fertilizer, biological inoculants, and unsupported stabilizers or practices
- Travel, meals, hospitality, permits, and approvals
- In-kind labour and farm equipment contributions
- Typical farm equipment and multi-use items
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only after submission during an intake period.
- Approved applicants receive a written confirmation by email or mail.
- The approval letter confirms eligible and ineligible costs, timelines, and claim instructions.
- Funding is paid only after the project is completed and all claim documents are received.
- Additional documentation may be requested before payment is issued.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted only during intake periods.
- Approved applicants must complete a Knowledge Sharing Event before claiming funding.
- Cost-share payments are made by electronic funds transfer.
- Funding is taxable income and an AGR-1 tax form is issued.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs). 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 Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs)?
This program provides cost-share funding to help farm businesses adopt new nitrogen management practices in Ontario. Eligible activities include soil testing and planning, split nitrogen applications, dual action stabilizers, and synthetic fertilizer substitutes.
How much funding can be received?
Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 24, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs) program?
To be eligible for the Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs) program, you must:
Ontario farm business
New practice on applied acres
Qualified support may be required
What expenses are eligible under Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs)?
Soil testing, analysis, mapping, and nutrient planning for nitrogen management
Implementation of new in-field nitrogen management practices on new acres
Use of dual action nitrogen stabilizers
Split application of nitrogen fertilizer
Use of synthetic fertilizer substitutes such as manure, compost, or digestate
Who can I contact for more information about the Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs)?
You can contact Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) by email at ofcaf@ontariosoilcrop.org or by phone at 519-826-4214.
Where is the Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs) available?
The Nitrogen Management – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Core BMPs) program is available the province of Ontario.