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Farming Grants & Loans in Ontario

60 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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Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative

Deadline: March 17, 2026
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Funding for primary producers and processors to support market diversification and resiliency within domestic and international markets.
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

BizGrowth Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Grants for established women-owned businesses looking to grow, scale-up, or expand into new markets.
Open

GoodSpark Fund

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

Nature Smart Climate Readiness Program

Deadline: May 21, 2025
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Funding supports nature-based solutions to store and capture carbon, mitigate the impacts of climate change, improve water quality, and contribute to biodiversity on farms.
Closed

Species at Risk Farm Incentive Program

Deadline: August 15, 2025
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Cost-share funding available for beneficial practices that directly or indirectly benefit Species At Risk.
Closed

Maple Production Improvement Initiative

Deadline: November 9, 2023
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Cost-share funding for equipment and woodlot management for maple operations.
Open

Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Funding to support the planting of native trees and shrubs that will provide corridors for species as risk.
Open

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient.