Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Last Update: July 22, 2025
ON, Canada
Cost-share funding for Ontario farmers
Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 13, 2024
- Closing date : February 27, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Grant Providers
- Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
Program status
Closed
Overview of the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program
The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) provides up to 65% cost-share funding to support farmers in implementing best management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance carbon sequestration. Eligible activities include nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing initiatives.
Financing terms and conditions
- Cost-share funding is available at 65% of approved project costs.
- Eligible costs can be incurred starting from January 1, 2023, for implementation of practices new to the project acres.
Eligible projects & activities
- Implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Adoption of in-field nitrogen management strategies on farm acres.
- Introduction or expansion of cover cropping practices.
- Establishment or enhancement of rotational grazing systems.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 12,000
Implement rotational grazing systems to improve pasture health and reduce GHG emissions
$ 17,600
Implement a nitrogen management plan on 50 acres to reduce GHG emissions
$ 20,000
Establish cover cropping on 15 acres to enhance soil health and carbon sequestration
$ 24,000
Implement precision nitrogen management practices on 100 acres to reduce emissions
$ 16,000
Introduce cover cropping on 10 acres to improve soil health and capture more carbon
$ 14,400
Upgrade farm infrastructure to support rotational grazing and reduce GHG emissions
Eligibility criteria of the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program
- The applicant must be a farmer operating in Ontario.
- The project must implement best management practices (BMPs) that focus on in-field nitrogen management, cover cropping, or rotational grazing.
- The applicant must submit a complete application during an open intake period, including the required documentation (Enrolment and Application Form, FBRN or documentation supporting exemption or MPAC Assessment, valid and up-to-date Premises ID Number, and any other required supporting documents).
Who is eligible?
- Farmers in Ontario
Eligible expenses
- Costs directly associated with the implementation of new best management practices (BMPs) for nitrogen management.
- Expenses for establishing or expanding cover cropping practices.
- Costs related to setting up or enhancing rotational grazing systems.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Eligibility criteria of the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program
Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The following criteria are used in the evaluation and selection process:
- Complete and eligible application submission
- Enrolment and Application Form provided
- FBRN or documentation supporting an exemption or most current MPAC Assessment
- Valid and up to date Premises ID Number
- Documentation required to be submitted with the application
How to apply to the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program
1
Review Application Dates
Check the application intake dates in the Online Program Guide to ensure submission during the open period.
2
Access Online Program Guide
Carefully review the Online Program Guide to understand eligibility and application requirements.
3
Prepare Required Documents
- Complete the Enrolment and Application Form.
- Obtain your FBRN or documentation supporting an exemption or the most current MPAC Assessment.
- Ensure you have a valid and up to date Premises ID Number.
- Gather any additional documentation required, such as site sketches and supporting plans or assessments.
4
Submit Application
- Submit the Enrolment and Application Forms and all required documentation electronically at OSCIAPortal.org.
- Alternatively, send the completed forms and required documents by email to ofcaf@ontariosoilcrop.org or by mail to the specified postal address.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted only during specified intake periods, as outlined in the Online Program Guide.
- Farmer Information Sessions are offered both virtually and in-person to support applicants in understanding the program.
- Applicants are encouraged to join the OSCIA Programs mailing list for updates on program changes and future intakes.
- Online resources, including a program guide and application portal, are available to assist with the submission process.
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