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Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program
Support for Ontario agri-tourism wineries
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This Ontario program provides relief funding to agri-tourism wineries affected by prolonged fiscal pressures and a slower-than-expected recovery. It supports activities tied to sales, labour challenges, and supply chain issues during the April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 period.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for agri-tourism winery operations in Ontario
- Relief for on-site winery retail sales activities
- Response to labour and supply chain pressures affecting winery businesses
Documents Needed
- Completed application form approved by the administrator
- Canada Revenue Agency business number, or Social Insurance Number if no business number is available
- Consent to collection and use of personal information
- Any information requested by the administrator to support verification or audit
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agri-tourism wineries in Ontario
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to labour increases or labour shortages
- Costs related to supply chain disruptions, including higher input costs and delays
- Expenses tied to supporting on-site winery retail operations affected by reduced sales
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the program administrator.
- Approval is not guaranteed by submitting an application.
- If approved, the applicant must sign an agreement with program obligations.
- Recipients may be subject to verification and audit.
- Overpayments must be repaid to the Crown.
Additional information
- The administrator publishes the program guidelines online and may update them.
- Applicants and recipients must keep related records for seven years, unless the guidelines say otherwise.
- Payment amounts may be reduced if available funds are insufficient.
- The Crown may offset program payments against existing debts owed to it.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program?
This Ontario program provides relief funding to agri-tourism wineries affected by prolonged fiscal pressures and a slower-than-expected recovery. It supports activities tied to sales, labour challenges, and supply chain issues during the April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 period.
Who is eligible for the Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program program, you must:
Ontario winery agri-tourism operator
Application must use approved form
Must meet all program rules
What expenses are eligible under Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program?
Support for agri-tourism winery operations in Ontario
Relief for on-site winery retail sales activities
Response to labour and supply chain pressures affecting winery businesses
Who can I contact for more information about the Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program available?
The Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program?
Winery Agri-Tourism Economic Relief Grant Program is funded by Government of Ontario