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Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative
Funding for agriculture and food career promotion
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This initiative provides up to $5,000 per calendar year for fair and event promotions, or up to $1,500 per fiscal year for locally developed materials. It supports agricultural societies promoting careers in Ontario’s agriculture and food sector through event displays, promotional materials, and related outreach activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Displaying and distributing existing promotional materials at fairs and events
- Creating local promotional materials for agriculture and food careers
- Posting unpaid social media promotions
- Running career-focused promotional activities and external events
Documents Needed
- Completed application form for locally developed materials projects
- Annual return or claim information submitted with the annual report
- Paid invoices and proof of payment for claimed costs
- Materials order form for pre-existing promotional materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural societies in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Businesses that are not agricultural societies
- Applicants without a submitted previous annual report
Eligible expenses
- Promotional materials development, printing, and shipping
- Speaker fees and event participation fees
- Display materials and equipment rental or purchase
- Transportation of equipment for demonstrations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application costs
- Ordinary business operating costs
- Travel, meals, and hotel costs, except speaker travel under Option 2
- Salaries and wages, in-kind costs, capital equipment and machinery costs
- Paid social media posts and job-board postings
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Completed applications are reviewed by the Ministry
- Only complete applications are assessed
- Applications are evaluated for alignment with eligible activities
- Successful applicants receive an approval letter by email
- Claims are reviewed and eligible costs are reimbursed
Additional information
- Eligible recipients must comply with environmental, labour, tax, and other applicable laws.
- Applicants must agree to the publication of certain project and funding information.
- Recipients must be registered with Transfer Payment Ontario and Supply Ontario.
- Claims are submitted with the annual return and must be supported by invoices and proof of payment for local materials projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers 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 Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative?
This initiative provides up to $5,000 per calendar year for fair and event promotions, or up to $1,500 per fiscal year for locally developed materials. It supports agricultural societies promoting careers in Ontario’s agriculture and food sector through event displays, promotional materials, and related outreach activities.
How much funding can be received?
Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative program, you must:
Ontario agricultural societies only
Previous annual report submitted
Project must fit eligible activities
What expenses are eligible under Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative?
Displaying and distributing existing promotional materials at fairs and events
Creating local promotional materials for agriculture and food careers
Posting unpaid social media promotions
Running career-focused promotional activities and external events
Who can I contact for more information about the Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at AHOA.admin@ontario.ca or by phone at 226-979-7884.
Where is the Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative available?
The Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Promoting Agriculture and Food Careers Initiative is a Grant and Funding