Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Loans help agricultural property owners finance tile drainage projects on agricultural land. The program supports tile drainage installation, with a maximum loan of up to 75% of eligible costs and an annual cap of $50,000 per farmer.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of tile drainage systems on agricultural land
- Drainage projects to remove excess water from crop root zones
Documents Needed
- Completed Tile Drain Loan application form
- Drawing showing the land to be drained
- Mortgage holder consent letter, if applicable
- Invoices and a sketch showing the extent of tiling
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural property owners
- Farmers with land in Ontario
- Owners of rented farmland, through the property owner
Who is not eligible
- Tenants who do not have the property owner’s arrangement
- Work completed by an unlicensed contractor
Eligible expenses
- Tile drainage installation work on the property
- Costs directly related to tile drainage work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
- Indirect or unrelated drainage costs
- Costs incurred off the property
- Rebates and refunds
- Work by an unlicensed contractor
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Municipalities in Ontario
- Areas of Ontario without municipal organization
Selection criteria
- Drainage problem on the land
- Soil will respond to tile drainage
- Legal outlet available for discharge
How to apply
- Step 1: Get the application form
- Obtain the Tile Drain Loan application form from your municipality or OMAFA.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Include the required drawing and any consent or property documents requested.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Return the completed application to the municipality or to OMAFA, depending on where the property is located.
- Step 4: Complete the work and inspection
- Notify the municipality or OMAFA before installation so an inspection can be arranged.
- Step 5: Send invoices for processing
- Submit invoices and the required sketch after the work is completed.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed by the municipality or OMAFA.
- Application is approved or rejected with notice to the applicant.
- Approved work is inspected during installation.
- Loan documents are processed before funds are released.
- Repayments are collected over the loan term.
Additional information
- Loans are subject to available funds.
- The interest rate is fixed for the full loan term.
- Repayment can be made in full at any time.
- Project funding cannot exceed 100% of eligible costs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tile Drain Loans Program
What is the Tile Drain Loans?
Loans help agricultural property owners finance tile drainage projects on agricultural land. The program supports tile drainage installation, with a maximum loan of up to 75% of eligible costs and an annual cap of $50,000 per farmer.
How much funding can be received?
Tile Drain Loans Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tile Drain Loans program?
To be eligible for the Tile Drain Loans program, you must:
Agricultural property owner
Tile drainage on agricultural land
Work by approved contractor
What expenses are eligible under Tile Drain Loans?
Installation of tile drainage systems on agricultural land
Drainage projects to remove excess water from crop root zones
Who can I contact for more information about the Tile Drain Loans?
You can contact Municipality of Brockton by email at info@brockton.ca or by phone at 519-881-2223.
Where is the Tile Drain Loans available?
The Tile Drain Loans program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tile Drain Loans a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tile Drain Loans is a Loans and Capital investments