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Farming Grants & Loans in Northern Ontario

35 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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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.
Open

Regional Tile Drainage Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Funding contribution specific to tile draining on arable lands in Northern Ontario.
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.