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Co-operative Grants & Loans for Ontario Farms

5 Co-operative Funding Opportunities for Ontario Farmers

Find Ontario agricultural funding specifically for co-operative and collective farm businesses and food ventures. The co-operative model is a powerful tool for community-led agriculture, and co-operative farmer resources are designed to help these unique businesses thrive. These farmer grants in Canada often focus on shared infrastructure, collective marketing, and community-owned processing facilities.

Accessing capital as a co-operative can sometimes be complex, but these targeted programs offer specialized terms and support. Whether you are starting a new worker-owner farm or expanding a producer co-op, these listings provide a pathway to the capital you need.

By supporting collective action, these programs help build a more resilient and democratic food system for all. Review the grants and loans available to agricultural co-operatives below to strengthen your collective venture.

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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $10,000,000
Loan for Southern Ontario businesses.
Open

Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA) program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $3,000,000
Agricultural loan to establish, improve, and develop farms, while agricultural co-operatives may also access loans to process, distribute, or market the products of farming.
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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

Co-operative Development Program

Deadline: April 15, 2026
Funding Amount: $20,000
Grant to cover costs associated with co-operative business development.
Open

Technical Assistance Grants

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $4,000
Grant to cover specialty consulting services.