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Collaborating Organizations
Current Programs
Please use the options to the right to navigate through available programs, or scroll the list below.
Below, click on the program's logo if you would like to go to their website.
If you have a project in mind, we might be able to provide information about programs that would fit with it. Fill in the information form on our contact page and we'll let you know if we think it fits with any of the funding available!
Best Management Practices
Best Management Practices
Description: The Huron Clean Water Project is a voluntary cost-share grant program that is funded through the County of Huron. There are several different funding categories available, from tree planting and cover crops, to manure storage decommission and wellhead upgrades.
This branch of the program is used for: Installing grassed waterways, terraces, and berms to reduce soil erosion and nutrient loss on agricultural land.
$ Available: $6,000
Program Area: Huron County
Application Timeline: Constant - Must apply within 6 months of project completion. Funding is allocated for up to 2-years to complete a project.
P: 519-335-3557
E: bvandieten@mvca.on.ca
Biosecurity
Biosecurity
Description:
For field crops and horticulture producers. A Certified Crop Advisor will show you the benefits of having a biosecurity program and identify key practices to help you enhance biosecurity for your farm. You will have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable OSCIA staff about cost-share opportunities and network with fellow farmers.
Type: Workshop
Date: July 9, 2026
For more information or to register please click here.
Click here to join the OSCIA mailing list to receive information about any of the educational and cost-share programs delivered through OSCIA.
Business Loans
Business Loans
Description: The Initiative helps primary producers and processors address local labour force challenges in the agri-food sector with pilot projects that implement:
innovative attraction strategies
recruitment strategies
retention strategies
$ Available: 50% of eligible costs, up to $40,000 for individual businesses.
Program Area: Ontario
Application Timeline: Applications accepted until September 2, 2025 or the funding has been allocated, whichever is first.
Clean Water Diversion
Clean Water Diversion
Description: These include exclusion fencing projects, alternative watering systems and clean water diversion from livestock yards or manure holding areas.
Requirements from Landowner:
Conservation Agreement
0.5 acre or more existing wetland habitat
Implementation - DUC provides:
Design advice
Partial offset cost
$ Available: Varies by project, acreage, and priority habitat area
Program Area: Locally DUC covers the Maitland Valley, Saugeen Valley, Grey Sauble, & Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority areas.
Application Timeline: Ongoing
P: 705-721-4444
E: ontario@ducks.ca
Cover Crops
Cover Crops
Description: The Huron Clean Water Project is a voluntary cost-share grant program that is funded through the County of Huron. There are several different funding categories available, from tree planting and cover crops, to manure storage decommission and wellhead upgrades.
This branch of the program is used for: Establish over-wintered cover crops with three or more species that help improve soil health, reduce nutrient loss, and improve water quality. Grant is $15 per acre to a maximum of 150 acres.
$ Available: $2250 ($15/ac to a maximum of 150 acres)
Program Area: Huron County
Application Timeline: Constant - Must apply within 6 months of project completion. Funding is allocated for up to 2-years to complete a project.
P: 519-335-3557
E: bvandieten@mvca.on.ca
Fencing
Fencing
Description: These include exclusion fencing projects, alternative watering systems and clean water diversion from livestock yards or manure holding areas.
Requirements from Landowner:
Conservation Agreement
0.5 acre or more existing wetland habitat
Implementation - DUC provides:
Design advice
Partial cost offset
$ Available: Varies by project, acreage, and priority habitat area
Program Area: Locally DUC covers the Maitland Valley, Saugeen Valley, Grey Sauble, & Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority areas.
Application Timeline: Ongoing
P: 705-721-4444
E: ontario@ducks.ca
Habitat Preservation
Habitat Preservation & Species at Risk
Description: The Huron Clean Water Project is a voluntary cost-share grant program that is funded through the County of Huron. There are several different funding categories available, from tree planting and cover crops, to manure storage decommission and wellhead upgrades.
This This branch of the program is used for: Remuneration for farmland taken out of production to create wide corridors between wetlands and woodlands, establish wet riparian areas.
$ Available: $300 per acre for 5 years
Program Area: Huron County
Application Timeline: Constant - Must apply within 6 months of project completion. Funding is allocated for up to 2-years to complete a project.
P: 519-335-3557
E: bvandieten@mvca.on.ca
Infrastructure Programs
Infrastructure Programs
Description: 75% of eligible tiling costs can be financed with a 10 year term and interest rates set by OMAFA. Note: You must use a licensed tile drain operator to apply for this program.
$ Available: Up to 75% of eligible costs for a 10 year loan
Program Area: Ontario
Application Timeline: Ongoing
Administered By: OMAFA in partnership with local municipalities
Contact: Contact your local municipal office
Innovations Programs
Innovations
Description: Experimental Acres supports farmers in Dufferin, Grey and Wellington Counties with the implementation of sustainable agricultural best practices.
The program is designed to de-risk the learning season of a new sustainable farm practice by providing financial support of up to $3,000 as well as support for designing a trial to test the practice on farm, and by helping them access mentorship or learning resources related to the project.
Practices could relate to crops, livestock, or innovative technology/management systems. They should benefit the environmental sustainability of the farm.
$ Available: Variable, up to $3,000 per project
Program Area: Grey County, Dufferin County, Wellington County
Application Timeline: January/February
P: 519-986-3756
E: info@greyagservices.ca
Livestock Loans
Tree Planting
Tree Planting
Description: Tree and shrub planting in open spaces and riparian areas, as windbreaks, shelter, and forests and to generate future revenue or old growth.
$ Available: Project specific funding may be available.
Program Area: SVCA area in Grey Bruce, Huron, Wellington, Dufferin
Application Timeline: Ideally October for spring, and June for fall plantings.
P: 519-369-7516
E: stewardship@svca.on.ca
Well Projects
Well Projects
Description: The Huron Clean Water Project is a voluntary cost-share grant program that is funded through the County of Huron. There are several different funding categories available, from tree planting and cover crops, to manure storage decommission and wellhead upgrades.
This branch of the program is used for: Upgrading well casings to prevent groundwater contamination.
$ Available: $1250
Program Area: Huron County
Application Timeline: Constant - Must apply within 6 months of project completion. Funding is allocated for up to 2-years to complete a project.
P: 519-335-3557
E: bvandieten@mvca.on.ca
Wetlands
Wetlands
Description: DUC assists in restoring and creating small wetlands across Ontario’s rural and near-urban areas.
Eligibility: Requirements from Landowner: Conservation Agreement Minimum 0.5-acre Maximum depth of 2 metres Permit acquisition Contractor securement Implementation (excavation) Full invoice payment DUC provides: Design & permit assistance Partial reimbursement.
$ Available: Varies by project, acreage, and priority habitat area. A percentage of contractor costs up to a maximum amount.
Program Area: Locally DUC covers the Maitland Valley, Saugeen Valley, Grey Sauble, & Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority areas.
Application Timeline: Ongoing
P: 705-721-4444
E: ontario@ducks.ca
Other
Other
Description: The Huron Clean Water Project is a voluntary cost-share grant program that is funded through the County of Huron. There are several different funding categories available, from tree planting and cover crops, to manure storage decommission and wellhead upgrades.
This branch of the program is used for: Stewardship and educational projects by community groups.
$ Available: $2000
Program Area: Huron County
Application Timeline: Constant - Must apply within 6 months of project completion. Funding is allocated for up to 2-years to complete a project.
P: 519-335-3557
E: bvandieten@mvca.on.ca
Contact the Georgian Farm Stewardship Collaborative:
info@greyagservices.ca 519-986-3756 Box 463, Markdale ON, N0C 1H0
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