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Closed Ontario Farm Grant & Loan Programs

17 Closed, Past, and Archived Farm Funding Opportunities

Review closed agricultural funding programs for Ontario farmers. Use this archive of past Ontario agricultural funding to track cycles and prepare for future rounds. Many funding opportunities in Canada are cyclical, returning annually or bi-annually with similar requirements.

By reviewing closed listings, you can study past eligibility criteria, required documentation, and funding amounts to ensure your farm is “application-ready” when the next intake opens. Use this data to build a long-term financial roadmap for your operation.

Browse the list of previously offered programs below to inform your future application strategy.

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.
Closed

Honey Bee Health Initiative

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

Carrot Cache Grant

Deadline: December 9, 2025
Funding Amount: $5,000
Micro loans for food projects that are driven by individuals or groups who are facing systemic barriers and/or lacking funds from other resources to complete projects that improve or create change within the local food system in Ontario.
Closed

Nature Canada: Work to Grow

Deadline: September 28, 2025
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Wage subsidies for racialized youth 15-30 for work that promotes and protects nature.
Closed

Youth Employment and Skills Program

Deadline: May 4, 2026
Funding Amount: $14,000
Wage subsidies to support employers in creating agricultural jobs for youth aged 15 to 30 years.
Closed

Canada Summer Jobs

Deadline: December 11, 2025
Funding Amount: No Maximum
Wage subsidies to support employers in creating work for youth aged 15 to 30 years.
Closed

Co-operative Development Program

Deadline: April 15, 2026
Funding Amount: $20,000
Grant to cover costs associated with co-operative business development.