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Farming Grants for Ontario Farms

46 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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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.
Open

BizGrowth Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Grants for established women-owned businesses looking to grow, scale-up, or expand into new markets.
Closed

Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative

Deadline: March 17, 2026
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Funding for primary producers and processors to support market diversification and resiliency within domestic and international markets.
Open

ALUS

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
ALUS provides financial and technical support for the implementation of projects that produce ecosystem services and ongoing stewardship of projects.
Closed

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: September 3, 2025
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Cost-share funding to support farmers to accelerate the adoption of best management practices (BMPs) supporting soil health, water quality and productivity benefits on agricultural land across Ontario.
Closed

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

Deadline: February 24, 2026
Funding Amount: $30,000
Funding to support the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to tackle climate change through reducing emissions of GHGs and supporting increased carbon sequestration.
Open

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Capital

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Grant that provides access to capital and business opportunities to Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada.