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Regional Tile Drainage Initiative

Q: How much funding can be received?

Regional Tile Drainage Initiative Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the Regional Tile Drainage Initiative program?

To be eligible for the Regional Tile Drainage Initiative program, you must: Not-for-profit groups, community or agricultural organizations

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Tile Drainage Initiative?

You can contact Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).

Q: Where is the Regional Tile Drainage Initiative available?

The Regional Tile Drainage Initiative program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Regional Tile Drainage Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Regional Tile Drainage Initiative is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Regional Tile Drainage Initiative?

Regional Tile Drainage Initiative is funded by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)

Last Update: February 13, 2026

ON, Canada

Supports tile drainage installation for agricultural land improvement

Grant and Funding

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Optimize production processes

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 500 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

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

Business Associations

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Overview

This initiative offers financial support covering up to 50 percent of tile drainage contractor costs, with a maximum of $500 per acre, and 100 percent of project management fees, capped at $100 per acre. It aims to help agricultural producers in Northern Ontario improve land productivity through tile drainage installation.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 450

Implementing comprehensive tile drainage on farmland to boost productivity

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Not-for-profit organizations
Agricultural or community groups

Eligible geographic areas

Northern Ontario

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Tile Drainage Initiative Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Tile Drainage 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.