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Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties
Funding for farms facing financial difficulty
Funding available
$ 5,650
Deadline
February 28, 2027
Opened March 1, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties provides 100% cost-share funding up to $5,650 to help Ontario farms facing financial difficulty access financial advisory support. It covers a Farm Financial Analysis completed by a qualified third-party advisor and related application documentation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,650 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Completion of a Farm Financial Analysis
- Financial advisory services for the farm business
Documents Needed
- Program enrolment and application form
- Supporting documentation for immediate financial difficulty
- Farm business registration number, exemption letter, or new entrant documentation
- Valid Premises Identification Number information
- Signed form from the farm business and Financial Advisor
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Established farm businesses
- Ontario farmers
- New entrants to agricultural production, if supported by the required documentation
Eligible expenses
- Fees for a qualified third-party Financial Advisor
- Farm Financial Analysis services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Certification, legal, licence, registration, banking, and investment fees related to FFA outcomes
- General business plans, expansion plans, diversification plans, marketing plans, and labour productivity plans
- In-kind contributions
- Basic research and normal operating costs
- Travel, hospitality, meals, accommodations, permits, land purchases, multi-use items, and financing charges
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the online program guide
- Read the guide carefully for eligibility, requirements, and application details.
- Step 2: Request the application form
- Request the form by email from OSCIA.
- Step 3: Complete and sign the application
- Have the form signed by the farm business and the Financial Advisor.
- Step 4: Prepare supporting documents
- Gather proof of financial difficulty and any required exemption or new entrant documentation.
- Step 5: Submit the application
- Send the application and supporting documents by email or by post to OSCIA.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed based only on submitted information
- Incomplete or ineligible applications may not be considered
- Eligible applications are approved on a continuous basis while funds remain available
- Written approval confirms eligible invoice dates, ineligible costs, and claim instructions
- Payment is made after the Farm Financial Analysis and claim documents are approved
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed only if complete and eligible.
- Applications are approved on a continuous basis while funds remain available.
- The program guide contains the full application requirements.
- The application form can be requested by email.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties Program
What is the Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties?
Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties provides 100% cost-share funding up to $5,650 to help Ontario farms facing financial difficulty access financial advisory support. It covers a Farm Financial Analysis completed by a qualified third-party advisor and related application documentation.
How much funding can be received?
Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,650 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is February 28, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties program?
To be eligible for the Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties program, you must:
Established farm business
Actively farming in Ontario
Documented financial difficulty
What expenses are eligible under Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties?
Completion of a Farm Financial Analysis
Financial advisory services for the farm business
Who can I contact for more information about the Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties?
You can contact Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) by email at s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org or by phone at 519-826-4214.
Where is the Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties available?
The Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties program is available the province of Ontario.