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Rotational Grazing Systems
Rotational grazing support for Ontario farms
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Funding available
$ 100,000
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Eligible farm businesses that are actively farming or own actively farmed land in Ontario
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Overview
The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund supports eligible farm businesses in Ontario to establish new rotational grazing systems or expand existing acreage for livestock. Eligible activities include consultant planning fees, fencing, watering systems, solar-powered fencing, portable shade systems, and pasture composition improvements.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Establish new rotational grazing systems for livestock
- Expand acreage of existing rotational grazing systems for livestock
Documents Needed
- Farm business registration number or one of the accepted exemption documents
- Rotational grazing management plan
- Supplementary information form for virtual fencing and e-collars
Sources and recorded changes
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Updated KSE schedule and application guidance
The program now points to updated Knowledge Sharing Event listings and a revised application guidance section, while funding and eligibility remain unchanged.
The Rotational Grazing Systems guidance now reflects updated Knowledge Sharing Event content, with event listings moving from May/June to July/August 2026 and some locations and times changing. The core program terms still show 65% of eligible project costs up to $30,000 per project, or 75% up to $30,000 for new OFCAF applicants, with the overall OFCAF cap still shown as $100,000 from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2028. A supporting OFCAF intake page also now shows a clearer 2026 intake information section and a three-step
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible farm businesses that are actively farming or own actively farmed land in Ontario
Eligible expenses
- Qualified, third-party consultant fees to develop a written rotational grazing management plan
- New materials and installation costs for rotational grazing systems, including cross-fencing, exclusion fencing from wetlands and woodlots, perimeter fencing, temporary fencing to support the grazing of cover crops, and virtual fencing systems
- Watering systems and installation, including gravity fed systems and pumps when powered by renewable energy, waterlines, water hydrants, water troughs, storage tanks, and water aeration systems for existing ponds or reservoirs
- Purchase and installation of solar powered systems for electric fencing
- Portable shade systems and one-time costs for improved pasture composition, including seed costs and custom planting costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Any cost not set out as an Eligible Activity and Cost and not specifically required for the execution of a project as supported by a Rotational Grazing Management Plan
- Consulting services not related to a grazing management plan and/or costs associated with any plan not prepared by a qualified consultant
- Non-renewable power sources; Texas gates and portable corral panels; costs to support grazing of cash crop residue; permanent fencing for grazing cover crops
- Costs for systems where livestock will not be grazed before the project is claimed; costs for systems used solely for poultry; watering systems, shade structures, or pasture rejuvenation costs not associated with establishing new or expanding existing acreage of a rotational grazing system
- Stream crossings; watering systems installed at the barn; establishing a new water supply; shelters and/or concrete bases for watering systems; animal handling equipment or animal transportation costs; costs of fertilizer and herbicide products; planting of trees and shrubs; replacement, repair, or maintenance of existing fencing and/or watering systems; typical farm equipment; and any cost purchased from a supplier who is not at arm’s length from the applicant
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Carefully read the On-Farm Climate Action Fund Program Guide
- Submit applications electronically through the OSCIA Portal
- Create an account on the OSCIA Portal
- Complete the Enrolment Form on the OSCIA Portal
- Include the Enrolment and Application Form, the farm eligibility document, and the documents required with the application
Processing and Agreement
- If the applicant initiates the project before receiving final approval from OSCIA, they do so at the risk of forfeiting the cost-share if all terms and conditions are not satisfied.
- OSCIA issues payments after projects have been completed and all required claim documentation is received.
- The project must be paid for in full by the applicant and the approved practice(s) must be implemented on new acres prior to cost-share being issued.
- Every claimed cost must be supported by an invoice in the name of the applicant farm business, and proof of payment must verify who paid, who received payment, the amount of payment, and the date of payment.
- Cost-share payments are made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) in the name of the legal farm business, and OSCIA will issue a tax form (AGR-1) and report the amount paid to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Additional information
- Information presented is the best available at the time of publishing and is subject to change without notice as the cost-share program evolves.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rotational Grazing Systems Program
What is the Rotational Grazing Systems?
The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund supports eligible farm businesses in Ontario to establish new rotational grazing systems or expand existing acreage for livestock. Eligible activities include consultant planning fees, fencing, watering systems, solar-powered fencing, portable shade systems, and pasture composition improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Rotational Grazing Systems Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Rotational Grazing Systems program?
To be eligible for the Rotational Grazing Systems program, you must:
Eligible farm businesses must be actively farming or own actively farmed land in Ontario.
The project must establish or expand rotational grazing systems for livestock.
A rotational grazing management plan must be submitted, and eligible projects must include at least four paddocks and cover at least one growing season.
What expenses are eligible under Rotational Grazing Systems?
Qualified, third-party consultant fees to develop a written rotational grazing management plan
New materials and installation costs for rotational grazing systems, including cross-fencing, exclusion fencing from wetlands and woodlots, perimeter fencing, temporary fencing to support the grazing of cover crops, and virtual fencing systems
Watering systems and installation, including gravity fed systems and pumps when powered by renewable energy, waterlines, water hydrants, water troughs, storage tanks, and water aeration systems for existing ponds or reservoirs
Purchase and installation of solar powered systems for electric fencing
Portable shade systems and one-time costs for improved pasture composition, including seed costs and custom planting costs
Who can I contact for more information about the Rotational Grazing Systems?
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 Rotational Grazing Systems available?
The Rotational Grazing Systems program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Rotational Grazing Systems a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rotational Grazing Systems is a Grant and Funding