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Tile Drain Loans
Loans for agricultural tile drainage projects
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Tile Loan Program helps agricultural property owners in Ontario finance tile drainage projects with loans up to 75% of the work value. Eligible work includes tile drainage installation on agricultural land, and property owners may complete the work on their own property.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Documents Needed
- Completed tile loan application form
- Certified copy of the abstract from the Registry Office showing the registered owner(s) of the property and all registered encumbrances
- Copy of the registered deed to the present registered owner(s)
- Tax certificates showing the Provincial Land Tax has been paid
- Execution certificates showing there are no outstanding judgements or orders against the present registered owner(s), an up-to-date statement of the outstanding balance of any mortgage or lien registered on the property and confirmation that the mortgage or lien is in good standing, and a copy of any existing survey or sketch of the lands, if available
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural property owners in Ontario
Eligible expenses
- Tile drainage work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
- Costs not related to tile drainage, including removing tree stumps, cleaning up fence lines and land levelling
- Costs incurred off the applicant’s property
- Rebates and refunds, including discounts received for volume purchases of tile or for early payment
- Work performed by an unlicensed contractor or any tile drainage work that does not comply with the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act, 1990
How to apply
- If the property is located within a municipality, contact the municipality to obtain a tile loan application and submit the completed form to the municipal council before any tile installation begins.
- If the property is located in an area of the province without municipal organization, contact OMAFA to obtain a tile loan application and submit the completed form to the OMAFA Economic Business Advisor before any tile installation begins.
- For applications without municipal organization, the farmer and OMAFA review the project, decide on practicality and desirability, prepare a cost estimate and complete the application form.
Processing and Agreement
- Municipal council considers each tile loan application and approves or denies it.
- In areas without municipal organization, OMAFA reviews the application and supporting documentation and then approves or rejects it with reasons.
- Before work begins, the property owner must notify the municipality or OMAFA to arrange an inspection.
- In municipalities, the council appoints a drainage inspector to inspect the work and file an Inspection and Completion Certificate.
- In areas without municipal organization, funds cannot be released until both the supplier and customer registrations are completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tile Drain Loans Program
What is the Tile Drain Loans?
Tile Loan Program helps agricultural property owners in Ontario finance tile drainage projects with loans up to 75% of the work value. Eligible work includes tile drainage installation on agricultural land, and property owners may complete the work on their own property.
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 in Ontario
Tile drainage project on agricultural land
Work by a licensed tile drainage contractor or by the property owner on their own property
What expenses are eligible under Tile Drain Loans?
Installation of tile drainage systems on agricultural land
Who can I contact for more information about the Tile Drain Loans?
You can contact Municipality of Brockton by email at ag.info.omafa@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
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