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Farming Grants & Loans in Southern Ontario

28 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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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

Farm Credit Canada Loan

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Various financing opportunities and funding amounts.
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

Advance Payment Program

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Federal loan guarantee program for agricultural producers with easy access to low-cost cash advances until you are able to sell your agricultural products.
Open

AGRI Talent

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Wage subsidy for student work placements.
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

Canada Green Corps: Science and Technology Internship Programme

Deadline: Ongoing
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Wage subsidies for youth 15-30 who are Youth Furthest From Employment (YFE) or Youth from Employment Equity Groups (YEE)