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Farming Grants for Ontario Farms

49 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

AgriMarketing Program: Market Diversification for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Deadline: September 30, 2030
Funding Amount: $100,000
The AgriMarketing Program offers targeted support tailored to specific sector needs. This includes a combined $75 million in contribution funding over 5 fiscal years (2026-2027 to 2030-2031) to promote market diversification.
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Closed

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

Deadline: July 29, 2026
Funding Amount: $90,000
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a 5-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal-provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri-food and agri-base
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Closed

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.
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Open

Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers

Deadline: December 31, 2026
Funding Amount: No Maximum
The Worker Retention Grant (WRG) is designed to enable employers with an approved and implemented Work-Sharing agreement who commit to fostering training opportunities to provide additional income support to their Employment Insurance (EI) eligible e
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Closed

2026 Community Fund for Mental Health

Deadline: May 20, 2026
Funding Amount: No Maximum
The Do More Agriculture Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Community Fund for Mental Health, presented in partnership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
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Open

Profit Warranty to Optimize Nitrogen Rates

Deadline: December 31, 2026
Funding Amount: $1,500
Our project is designed to help Ontario corn farmers optimize nitrogen rates through split nitrogen application in their fields, but without the risk of losing profit. Just like a warranty, this project will pay farmers in the case of lost profits (f
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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.
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Coming Soon

Rural Ontario Development Program

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