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Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Support for farm climate learning events
Latest source updateLast Update: June 30, 2026Latest change: OFCAF program materials now show updated intake timing and a refreshed KSE event lineup, while funding terms remain unchanged.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 30, 2026
Latest change: OFCAF program materials now show updated intake timing and a refreshed KSE event lineup, while funding terms remain unchanged.
OFCAF intake dates updated
The OFCAF program guides now show a new intake window in the program materials, including the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative window from August 13, 2025, 9:00am ET to September 3, 2025, 3:00pm ET, while the Core BMPs page still shows the February 24, 2026, 9:00 am ET to 10:15 am ET intake window. The KSE page also replaced the upcoming event list with different sessions, dates, locations, and organizers, which changes the visible participation opportunities for approved applicants. No funding amounts, cost-share rates, or portal/contact details changed in the visible text.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Eligible farm businesses that are actively farming or own actively farmed land in Ontario
See full eligibility
Overview
OFCAF Knowledge Sharing Event provides up to 100% cost-share funding to agricultural associations, organizations, and agri-businesses to develop and deliver educational events for farmers. Eligible formats include webinars, workshops, seminars, and on-farm demonstrations focused on nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration.
- In-field nitrogen management.
- Expanding cover cropping.
- Implementing rotational grazing systems.
- Developing, administering and delivering Knowledge Sharing Events (KSEs).
Documents Needed
- Enrolment and Application Form
- FBRN or documentation supporting an exemption or most current MPAC Assessment
- Documentation required to be submitted with the application, which may include site sketches and supporting plans/assessments
- Letter of support
Official resources
Program guide
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible farm businesses that are actively farming or own actively farmed land in Ontario
- Applicants with a valid farm business registration number (FBRN)
- Applicants with a Religious Exemption Letter provided by the OMAFRA Appeal Tribunal
- First Nations farmers with a Cultural Exemption Letter provided by the First Nations Agriculture & Finance Ontario
- Applicants with 25 acres of land or more, assessed as Farm, or an income exemption from the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program
Eligible expenses
- Third-party delivery costs to develop, administer and deliver or provide resources of Knowledge Sharing Events (KSEs).
- Salaries and wages associated with event planning and execution.
- Speaker and facilitator fees, and event moderator or emcee fees.
- Travel and accommodation for organizers or speakers excluding flight costs.
- Venue rental, audio-visual equipment rental, internet/Wi-Fi access fees, administrative costs, event promotion, graphic design, printing and signage, photography and/or videography, printing or production of learning materials, development of presentations, fact sheets, or extension resources, translation or interpretation services, online event platform fees, virtual production costs, and Rental of OSCIA Mobile Soil Technology Suite.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs associated with attending the KSE, including registration, mileage and travel, are not eligible for cost-share.
- Costs incurred, invoiced and/or paid for outside of the eligible dates are not eligible for cost-share.
- Cover crops that are chemically or physically terminated in the fall or winter are not eligible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Carefully read the relevant Program Guide.
- Complete the application form or enrollment and application form.
- Submit the application through the OSCIA Portal.
Processing and Agreement
- If an application is approved for a cost-share allocation, written confirmation will be provided from OSCIA by email or by post if no email address is provided.
- Approved applicants must participate in a Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) before their project can be considered complete.
- Cost-share payments are made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) in the name of the legal farm business.
- OSCIA will issue a tax form (AGR-1) and report the amount paid to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Additional information
- In Ontario, OFCAF is delivered to farmers by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA).
- Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Program
What is the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)?
OFCAF Knowledge Sharing Event provides up to 100% cost-share funding to agricultural associations, organizations, and agri-businesses to develop and deliver educational events for farmers. Eligible formats include webinars, workshops, seminars, and on-farm demonstrations focused on nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program?
To be eligible for the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program, you must:
The practice must be new to the acres being applied for.
Rotational grazing projects must establish new rotational grazing systems or expand acreage of existing systems for livestock.
If a cover crop is harvested or grazed, a minimum of 6 inches of growth must be left undisturbed over winter.
What expenses are eligible under Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)?
Implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration.
In-field nitrogen management.
Expanding cover cropping.
Implementing rotational grazing systems.
Developing, administering and delivering Knowledge Sharing Events (KSEs).
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)?
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 Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) available?
The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is a Grant and Funding