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Farming Grants & Loans in Northern Ontario

31 Farm Funding Opportunities in Northern Ontario

Find agricultural funding and grants specific to Northern Ontario. This regional directory provides resources tailored to the unique climate and needs of the north. Accessing funding in Northern Ontario is crucial for developing resilient food systems and supporting regional economic growth.

By focusing on regional opportunities, Northern Ontario producers can find programs that recognize the geographical realities of their operations. Our goal is to empower northern producers with the financial tools necessary to thrive in Ontario’s diverse agricultural landscape.

Browse the specific Northern Ontario funding opportunities below to grow your northern farm operation.

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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.
Coming Soon

Rural Ontario Development Program

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

Building Restoration, Renovation, and Improvement Grant

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $25,000
A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) in Haldimand County that offers grant funds for eligible agricultural building costs.
Open

Summer Company Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $3,000
Program that helps youth between 15-29 start and run their own summer business by providing funding, advice and services.
Closed

Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF): Innovative BMPs

Deadline: February 17, 2026
Funding Amount: $100,000
Cost-share funding to support the adoption and monitoring of biological inoculants and biochar as a soil amendment.
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

Starter Company Plus Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $5,000
Training, mentorship and grant for starting, expanding or buying a small business in Ontario.
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.
Closed

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: September 3, 2025
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Cost-share funding to support farmers to accelerate the adoption of best management practices (BMPs) supporting soil health, water quality and productivity benefits on agricultural land across Ontario.