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Equity Deserving Ontario Farming Grants & Loans

8 Equity Deserving Farm Funding Opportunities

Dedicated funding for equity deserving farmers in Ontario. Find inclusive Ontario agricultural funding and NFU-O resources designed to support diverse producers. Supporting the development of a more equitable agricultural sector is a priority for the NFU-O. This category highlights farmer grants in Canada specifically earmarked for groups that have historically faced barriers to entry, including women in agriculture, racialized farmers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ producers.

Accessing equity deserving funding programs for farmers ensures that financial support reaches those who are building innovative and resilient farm businesses despite systemic challenges. These resources are vital for fostering a diverse food system that reflects the people of Ontario. By centralizing these opportunities, we aim to empower underrepresented voices with the capital and mentorship required to thrive in the industry. Whether you are looking for start-up capital or expansion grants, these targeted programs are here to support your journey.

Browse the funding listings below to find programs that value and support your identity and contribution to farming.

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Open

WEOC Women’s Entrepreneurs Loan Fund

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $49,998
Loans supporting women entrepreneurs as they start, scale, grow, and maintain their businesses.
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.
Open

First Nations Farm and Business Financing

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Loans for First Nations farms, agricultural related businesses as well as value added enterprises.
Open

First Nations Farm and Business Financing: First Nations Women’s Entrepreneurship program (FNWE)

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $13,800
Micro loans repayable over 5 years with payments starting after 1 year, and grants to eligible First Nations women entrepreneurs.
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.
Open

PARO Prosper PeerLending Circles

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $5,000
A micro-finance and support program for women who run their own businesses or want to start one.
Closed

Carrot Cache Grant

Deadline: December 9, 2025
Funding Amount: $5,000
Micro loans for food projects that are driven by individuals or groups who are facing systemic barriers and/or lacking funds from other resources to complete projects that improve or create change within the local food system in Ontario.
Open

Canada Green Corps: Science and Technology Internship Programme

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Wage subsidies for youth 15-30 who are Youth Furthest From Employment (YFE) or Youth from Employment Equity Groups (YEE)