Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

ASI supports Ontario farmers in adopting new technologies and best management practices that improve soil health, water quality and energy efficiency. Cost-share funding is available for projects that enhance on-farm productivity, sustainability and competitiveness:

• Adding Organic Amendments
• Basic Energy Use Assessment (Level 1)
• Detailed Energy Audit (Level 2)
• Energy Efficiency Improvements
• Erosion Control Structures *FHCU Enhanced*
• Equipment and Technology to Enhance Manure Storage
• Equipment Modifications to Improve Manure Application *FHCU Enhanced*
• Equipment Modifications to Reduce Soil Compaction
• Nutrient Application Equipment Modifications *FHCU Enhanced*
• Nutrient Management and Soil Health Planning *FHCU Enhanced*
• Larger-Scale Energy Efficiency Improvements

*FHCU Enhanced* funding is available for select phosphorus reduction projects in the Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watersheds.

Application Requirements:

Completed and verified Environmental Farm Plan (EFP).

• A completed Farmland Health Check-Up (FHCU) is also required for select phosphorus reduction projects in the Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watersheds.
• A copy of an audit report for a completed Level 2 Detailed Energy Audit is required for projects in the Larger-Scale Energy Efficiency Improvements category.

Learn More:

• Read the ASI Program Guide for more information.
• Information session overview video.
• Sign up for an Information Session:

  English

  • June 16, 2026, at 7:30pm ET
  • June 30, 2026, at 12pm ET
  • July 6, 2026, at 9am ET

  French

  • June 24, 2026, at 7:30pm ET

Questions? Connect with our team at s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org or contact your local Field Staff representative.

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-based products sector.