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Farming Grants for Ontario Farms

43 Farming Grants Available for Ontario Farms

Access non-repayable grants for farmers in Ontario. These Ontario agricultural funding options provide essential capital to support farm growth and sustainability. Unlike loans, grants for farmers offer financial assistance that does not require repayment. These programs are essential for driving innovation, supporting environmental stewardship, and helping farms adapt to changing market conditions.

For those searching for farmer grants in Canada, this section provides a comprehensive look at federal and provincial contributions tailored to the unique needs of the Ontario agricultural community. From small-scale project support to large-scale infrastructure investments, grants provide the financial cushion needed to take calculated risks and improve farm efficiency.

Our directory simplifies the search, allowing you to focus on the programs that align with your specific farm goals. Explore our curated list of available grants below to find non-repayable funding for your agricultural business.

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Open

Spark Tourism Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $3,000
Seed funds and mentorship for the development of tourism ideas, experiences, or partnerships in Ontario and British Columbia.
Coming Soon

Rural Ontario Development Program

Deadline: August 17, 2026
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Cost-share funding for rural community and rural business projects.
Closed

i.d.e.a Fund

Deadline: October 1, 2025
Funding Amount: $20,000
Seed funding and support program for businesses that commit to developing new green products, services, processes, and technologies and/or redesigning existing products, services, processes, and technologies to reduce their environmental impacts.
Open

Building Restoration, Renovation, and Improvement Grant

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $25,000
A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) in Haldimand County that offers grant funds for eligible agricultural building costs.
Open

Summer Company Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $3,000
Program that helps youth between 15-29 start and run their own summer business by providing funding, advice and services.
Closed

Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF): Innovative BMPs

Deadline: February 17, 2026
Funding Amount: $100,000
Cost-share funding to support the adoption and monitoring of biological inoculants and biochar as a soil amendment.
Closed

FCC Sustainability Incentive Program

Deadline: January 31, 2026
Funding Amount: $4,000
Incentive program for Farm Credit Canada customers who meet FCC partners’ sustainability program requirements.
Open

OFCAF Knowledge Sharing Event Partnership

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Funding to support Knowledge Sharing Events about nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing.
Open

Starter Company Plus Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $5,000
Training, mentorship and grant for starting, expanding or buying a small business in Ontario.