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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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Community Economic Development in Northern Ontario

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Assistance available from FedNor includes repayable and non-repayable contributions.
Closed

Special Provisions for Financial Difficulties

Deadline: February 28, 2026
Funding Amount: $5,650
Funding to access financial advisory services to complete a Farm Financial Analysis.
Closed

Honey Bee Health Initiative

Deadline: February 1, 2025
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Funding supports operational improvements for commercial & hobbyist honey bee operations.
Open

Regional Tile Drainage Program

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

Growing Future Opportunities Initiative

Deadline: February 1, 2025
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Funding intended to help growers plant varieties of produce that will improve quality, production, and marketability.
Open

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $10,000,000
Loan for Southern Ontario businesses.
Open

PARO Prosper PeerLending Circles

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $5,000
A micro-finance and support program for women who run their own businesses or want to start one.
Open

Community Futures Development Corporation

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Local investment funds to help finance new or existing small businesses and social enterprises for start-up, expansion or stabilization plans that help maintain or create jobs.
Open

Fair Finance Fund Loan

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $200,000
Social finance fund for Ontario’s local food and farm sector supporting access to capital and mentorship.