Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF): Innovative BMPs
Cost-share funding to support the adoption and monitoring of biological inoculants and biochar as a soil amendment.
Application Window
January 26, 2026 to February 17, 2026
Amount
Up to $100,000
Type
Grant
Provider
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
Funding Details
Funding:
- 85% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $100,000 per project application
- Intake periods vary based on stream
- Streams include:
- Biological Inoculants
- Biochar Application
Eligibility:
- Must have Farm Business Registration number (FBR)
- Have a valid Premises Identification Number (PID)
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