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Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative

Cost-share support for competitive grape and fruit replanting
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agricorp
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 20, 2023
  • Closing date : December 31, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership provides cost-share support to grape and tree fruit producers for replanting vines or orchards to enhance competitiveness and achieve agronomic benefits, with recipients eligible for up to 75% of eligible costs, capped at $50,000. Eligible activities must relate to replanting projects within the Commodity Categories of apples, tender fruit and table grapes, or wine grapes, per the specified guidelines.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 20, 2023
  • Closing date : December 31, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Youth (<40)
  • Women

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative in Ontario targets grape and tree fruit producers with the objective of enhancing competitiveness and agronomic benefits. Recipients can engage in activities that focus on replanting efforts within specified commodity categories.

  • Replanting of apple orchards to increase competitiveness and market demand.
  • Replanting of tender fruit and table grape vines to provide improved agronomic benefits.
  • Replanting of wine grape vineyards to produce grapes with high demand in the market.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative is designed to support Ontario's grape and tree fruit producers, specifically those involved in the cultivation of apples, tender fruits, and wine grapes. Eligible applicants must be actively engaged in the production of these commodities and willing to undertake projects that involve replanting to enhance competitiveness and agronomic benefits.

Who is not eligible

The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative restricts eligibility based on specific conditions related to the status and prior funding of projects. These limitations are designed to prevent duplication of benefits and ensure efficient resource usage.

  • Applicants attempting to receive funding for a project already funded through Sustainable CAP.
  • Individuals or entities without a valid Premises ID Number.

Eligible expenses

This grant assists apple, tender fruit, table grape, and wine grape growers in Canada with projects aimed at enhancing their operations. The eligible projects focus on replanting specific varieties to improve crop quality and resilience.

  • Replacing existing apple, tender fruit, and table grape varieties with new varieties to boost production and marketability.
  • Replanting wine grape vines with approved varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Chardonnay to improve quality and pest resistance.

Eligible geographic areas

This initiative provides funding for primary producers in Ontario, aiming to support local grape and tree fruit growers through replanting incentives.

  • Companies based in Ontario, Canada.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • The Initiative offers a cost-share support of 75% for eligible costs with a cap of $50,000 across all commodity categories.
  • Funding is facilitated by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, with an allocated budget of $8 million.
  • Each project must be completed by specified deadlines: December 31, 2026, for Apple and Tender Fruit projects, and September 30, 2027, for Wine Grapes.
  • Applicants can only apply once per commodity category and must not have received other Sustainable CAP funding for the same project.
  • All claims must be submitted with detailed proof of purchase and payment within specified deadlines after cost-incurrence.
  • The Initiative requires compliance with various legal and operational terms, including environmental, tax-related, and labor laws.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities 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 Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative?

The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership provides cost-share support to grape and tree fruit producers for replanting vines or orchards to enhance competitiveness and achieve agronomic benefits, with recipients eligible for up to 75% of eligible costs, capped at $50,000. Eligible activities must relate to replanting projects within the Commodity Categories of apples, tender fruit and table grapes, or wine grapes, per the specified guidelines.

How much funding can be received?

Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is **December 31, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.

Who is eligible for the Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative program?

To be eligible for the Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative program, you must: Applicants must be Primary Producers in Ontario specializing in apples, tender fruit, or wine grapes. Applicants can apply to each Commodity Category once under the Initiative and must not have already received funding for the same project through Sustainable CAP.

What expenses are eligible under Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative?

The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative in Ontario targets grape and tree fruit producers with the objective of enhancing competitiveness and agronomic benefits. Recipients can engage in activities that focus on replanting efforts within specified commodity categories. Replanting of apple orchards to increase competitiveness and market demand. Replanting of tender fruit and table grape vines to provide improved agronomic benefits. Replanting of wine grape vineyards to produce grapes with high demand in the market.

Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative?

You can contact Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP).

Where is the Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative available?

The Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative program is available the province of Ontario.

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