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Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative
Cost-share funding for orchard and vineyard replanting
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 20, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides cost-share funding of up to $50,000. It supports Ontario grape and tree fruit producers to replant orchards or vines that improve competitiveness, quality, production, marketability, or agronomic benefits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Optimize production processes
- Access new markets
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
- Replanting apple orchards with a new variety or sport
- Replanting tender fruit or table grape blocks or rows with a new variety
- Replanting wine grape blocks or rows with approved virus-free varieties
Documents Needed
- Completed Application Form
- CRA Business Number or SIN, if applicable
- Valid Premises ID Number
- Farm Business Registration Number or approved exemption
- Paid invoices and proof of payment for claims
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario apple growers
- Ontario tender fruit growers
- Ontario table grape growers
- Ontario wine grape growers
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that already received funding for the same project through Sustainable CAP
- Applicants outside the eligible Ontario producer and winery categories
Eligible expenses
- Nursery stock for eligible replanting
- Eligible costs incurred within the program period
- Actual project costs net of rebates, credits, or refunds
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs before the eligible start date or after the project deadline
- Application preparation, delivery, planting, removal, labor, travel, and freight costs
- New production ground, interplanting, same-variety replacement, or non-eligible varieties
- Vehicles, tools, permits, legal fees, financing charges, and general operating costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- AgriCorp reviews the application for eligibility.
- Incomplete applications may be resubmitted and go to the end of the queue.
- Complete applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Successful applicants receive an approval letter by email and must reply to accept the terms.
- Rejected applicants receive an email with a brief explanation.
Additional information
- Intake is now closed for all commodities.
- Approved applicants receive an approval letter with project-specific requirements.
- The initiative may be terminated at any time without prior notice.
- Applicants may be asked for voluntary demographic information, which does not affect assessment.
Contacts
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?
This program provides cost-share funding of up to $50,000. It supports Ontario grape and tree fruit producers to replant orchards or vines that improve competitiveness, quality, production, marketability, or agronomic benefits.
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:
Ontario primary producer or winery
Eligible replanting project
Valid farm and premises registration
What expenses are eligible under Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative?
Replanting apple orchards with a new variety or sport
Replanting tender fruit or table grape blocks or rows with a new variety
Replanting wine grape blocks or rows with approved virus-free varieties
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative?
You can contact Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative available?
The Ontario — Growing Future Opportunities Initiative program is available the province of Ontario.