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Farming Grants & Loans in Ontario

64 Farm Funding Opportunities in Ontario

Explore province-wide Ontario agricultural funding and grants. Access a comprehensive directory of resources available to all Ontario farmers. This archive contains funding and support programs that are available to producers across the entire province, regardless of their specific county or district. For those searching for farmer grants in Canada, these provincial streams often form the backbone of agricultural support, covering everything from innovation and technology adoption to business planning.

Accessing this resource ensures you are aware of the broad-reaching initiatives led by OMAFRA and other provincial bodies. Whether you operate a small-scale vegetable farm or a large-scale cash crop operation, these programs provide the universal support needed to maintain Ontario’s position as a leader in sustainable agriculture.

Our portal centralizes these province-wide opportunities to save you time and help you secure the capital necessary for your farm’s success. Browse the full list of Ontario-wide funding and programs below.

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Open

Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers

Deadline: December 31, 2026
Funding Amount: No Maximum
The Worker Retention Grant (WRG) is designed to enable employers with an approved and implemented Work-Sharing agreement who commit to fostering training opportunities to provide additional income support to their Employment Insurance (EI) eligible e
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2026 Community Fund for Mental Health Opens, Continuing National Partnership to Support Rural Communities

Deadline: April 30, 2026
Funding Amount: No Maximum
The Do More Agriculture Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Community Fund for Mental Health, presented in partnership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
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Profit Warranty to Optimize Nitrogen Rates

Deadline: December 31, 2026
Funding Amount: $1,500
Our project is designed to help Ontario corn farmers optimize nitrogen rates through split nitrogen application in their fields, but without the risk of losing profit. Just like a warranty, this project will pay farmers in the case of lost profits (f
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Farmland Health Check-up

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
The Farmland Health Check-Up is available to all producers across the province of Ontario - No sign-up required, no eligibility screening. Just connect with an Agricultural Advisor and complete your free, field-based assessment.
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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.
Closed

i.d.e.a Fund

Deadline: October 1, 2025
Funding Amount: $20,000
Seed funding and support program for businesses that commit to developing new green products, services, processes, and technologies and/or redesigning existing products, services, processes, and technologies to reduce their environmental impacts.
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.