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Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers
Tax credit for farm food donations
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers a non-refundable tax credit for farmers who donate eligible agricultural products to qualifying community food programs in Ontario. The credit is worth 25% of the fair market value of the donated products and applies to eligible donations made after 2013.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Donating agricultural products to eligible community food programs in Ontario
Documents Needed
- Official donation receipt
- Completed Form ON428 for individuals
- Completed Schedule 2 for corporations
- Receipts and supporting records for audit
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals carrying on a farming business in Ontario
- Spouses or common-law partners of eligible farmers
- Corporations carrying on a farming business in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Trusts
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Processed foods beyond minimal processing, such as pies, sausages, beef jerky, pickles, and preserves.
- Donations made by trusts.
- Donations that do not qualify as agricultural products or are not made to an eligible community food program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The donor claims the credit on the relevant income tax return after making the donation.
- Receipts should be kept for review in case of audit.
- No separate receipt is required if an eligible charitable donation receipt already contains enough detail.
Additional information
- The credit is non-refundable and is in addition to the Charitable Donation Tax Credit.
- Free information sessions are offered by the Ministry of Finance.
- Supporting receipts should be kept in case of audit.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers. 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 Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers?
This program offers a non-refundable tax credit for farmers who donate eligible agricultural products to qualifying community food programs in Ontario. The credit is worth 25% of the fair market value of the donated products and applies to eligible donations made after 2013.
Who is eligible for the Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers program?
To be eligible for the Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers program, you must:
Ontario farming business
Eligible agricultural products
Donation to eligible community food program
What expenses are eligible under Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers?
Donating agricultural products to eligible community food programs in Ontario
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Finance (MOF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers available?
The Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers?
Ontario community food program donation tax credit for farmers is funded by Ontario Ministry of Finance (MOF), Government of Ontario (ON)