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Farming Grants & Loans in Canada

21 Farm Funding Opportunities in Canada

Access national farmer grants in Canada available to Ontario producers. Discover Canada-Ontario agricultural funding and resources for your farm operation. While many programs are province-specific, the Rest of Canada tag identifies federal initiatives and national programs that accept applications from all of Canada including Ontario. These programs often include large-scale federal streams from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) or national non-profit foundations. National funding is vital for addressing country-wide challenges such as climate change, international trade, and food security.

By monitoring these broader opportunities, Ontario producers can tap into larger funding pools that support significant infrastructure projects and long-term research. This section ensures you don’t miss out on high-value federal support that complements provincial aid. We bridge the gap between regional needs and national opportunities to give you a complete financial picture.

Explore the national funding programs and federal resources available to your farm below.

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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.
Closed

FCC Sustainability Incentive Program

Deadline: January 31, 2026
Funding Amount: $4,000
Incentive program for Farm Credit Canada customers who meet FCC partners’ sustainability program requirements.
Open

WEOC Women’s Entrepreneurs Loan Fund

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $49,998
Loans supporting women entrepreneurs as they start, scale, grow, and maintain their businesses.
Open

ALUS

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
ALUS provides financial and technical support for the implementation of projects that produce ecosystem services and ongoing stewardship of projects.
Open

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Capital

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Grant that provides access to capital and business opportunities to Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada.
Open

First Nations Farm and Business Financing

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Loans for First Nations farms, agricultural related businesses as well as value added enterprises.
Open

GoodSpark Fund

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Grant to support socio-economic development and community spirit.
Open

Farm Credit Canada Loan

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Various financing opportunities and funding amounts.
Open

Advance Payment Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Federal loan guarantee program for agricultural producers with easy access to low-cost cash advances until you are able to sell your agricultural products.