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Farming Grants & Loans in Southern Ontario

36 Farm Funding Opportunities in Southern Ontario

Access agricultural grants and funding for Southern Ontario. Southern Ontario is home to some of Canada’s most productive and diverse farmland, and this directory highlights opportunities specifically for this high-output region. Regional funding often focuses on innovation, urban-fringe farming challenges, and export development.

By utilizing these targeted resources, producers can find support that aligns with the specific climate and economic conditions of Southern Ontario. Whether you are scaling a greenhouse operation or managing a traditional field crop farm, regional support is available.

Browse the Southern Ontario-specific funding and resource listings below.

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Futurpreneur

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: $75,000
Futurpreneur has helped more than 21,000 young entrepreneurs, across Canada, launch their small businesses – and you could be next.
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Open

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

Deadline: July 29, 2026
Funding Amount: $90,000
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a 5-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal-provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri-food and agri-base
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2027 Nuffield Canada Scholarship Program

Deadline: June 30, 2026
Funding Amount: $20,000
Scholars will have the opportunity to experience agriculture, farming and food production first-hand through international travel and study, with hands-on learning and leadership.
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Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship

Deadline: July 19, 2026
Funding Amount: $4,997
The Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship encourages the pursuit of higher education in any area of study that will benefit the Ontario grain sector or agri-food industry and supports the development of future leaders in these areas.
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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

Deadline: May 20, 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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Open

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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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.
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