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Tile Loan Program
Financing for agricultural tile drainage projects
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Programme de prêts pour le drainage au moyen de tuyaux provides loans to owners of agricultural land in Ontario to help finance subsurface drainage projects. Eligible work includes installing tile drainage systems on agricultural land, hiring a licensed contractor, or completing the work themselves.
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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
- 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
- Installation of subsurface tile drainage systems on agricultural land.
Documents Needed
- Tile Loan Application Form 6
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of agricultural land.
Who is not eligible
- Farmers using rented land without arranging with the property owner.
- Non-owners of agricultural property.
Eligible expenses
- Tile drainage work costs on agricultural land.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
- Indirect or non-drainage work costs
- Costs incurred off the property
- Rebates and refunds
- Work by an unlicensed contractor
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Municipal areas in Ontario
- Areas of Ontario without municipal organization
How to apply
- Contact your municipality to obtain the Tile Loan Application Form 6.
- Submit the completed form to your local municipality before starting any drainage work.
- If the property is in a territory of the province not organized as a municipality, submit the application directly to the MAAAO.
Processing and Agreement
- The municipal council reviews and approves the application when the property is in a municipality.
- After approval, the owner hires a licensed tile drainage contractor or completes the work themselves.
- The municipal drainage inspector inspects the work to confirm it matches the loan application description.
- The municipality prepares monthly loan documents and sends them to the MAAAO; after processing, the MAAAO pays the municipality, which distributes the funds.
- The municipality collects annual repayments and remits them to the MAAAO for the duration of the loan.
Additional information
- Interest rate is fixed for the full 10-year term.
- The loan can be repaid in full at any time without penalty.
- Funding must not exceed 100% of eligible costs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tile Loan Program Program
What is the Tile Loan Program?
Programme de prêts pour le drainage au moyen de tuyaux provides loans to owners of agricultural land in Ontario to help finance subsurface drainage projects. Eligible work includes installing tile drainage systems on agricultural land, hiring a licensed contractor, or completing the work themselves.
How much funding can be received?
Tile Loan Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tile Loan Program program?
To be eligible for the Tile Loan Program program, you must:
The applicant must be an owner of agricultural land.
The project must be a tile drainage project on agricultural land.
What expenses are eligible under Tile Loan Program?
Installation of subsurface tile drainage systems on agricultural land.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tile Loan Program?
You can contact Township of Severn by email at ag.info.omafa@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
Where is the Tile Loan Program available?
The Tile Loan Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tile Loan Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tile Loan Program is a Loans and Capital investments