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Non-Labour Ontario Farming Grants & Loans

24 Non-Labour Farm Funding Opportunities

Find non-labour grants and funding for Ontario farm infrastructure. Access Ontario agricultural funding for equipment, technology, and land improvements. While human capital is vital, the non-labour for farmers category focuses on the physical and technological investments required to run a modern farm. These NFU-O resources highlight funding in Canada specifically for purchasing specialized machinery, building storage facilities, or implementing precision agriculture tools.

Investing in non-labour assets helps increase your farm’s efficiency, reduces physical strain, and improves overall output quality. From greenhouse retrofits to new tractor attachments, these funding streams help offset the significant capital expenditures that can otherwise hinder growth. By focusing on asset-based support, you can strategically upgrade your operation without taking on excessive debt.

Our directory categorizes these opportunities to help you find the exact financial support needed for your next major equipment or infrastructure project. View the current non-labour funding and capital equipment grants below.

Open

Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship

Deadline: July 19, 2026
Funding Amount: $4,997
The Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship encourages the pursuit of higher education in any area of study that will benefit the Ontario grain sector or agri-food industry and supports the development of future leaders in these areas.
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.
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.
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

Regional Tile Drainage Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Funding contribution specific to tile draining on arable lands in Northern Ontario.