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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
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: Control of invasive species that negatively affect important ecosystems and water quality.
$ Available: $3,000
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
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: Decommissioning manure storages to prevent water contamination.
$ Available: $3,000
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.
Description: As part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.
The reduced tillage branch of the program includes:
$30/acre for moderate reductions to tillage practices.
$50/acre for more substantial reductions to tillage practices.
$ Available: $30-50/acre
Program Area: Ontario
Application Timeline: Ongoing
Description: As part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.
The perennial warm season pastures branch of the program includes:
$500/acre for establishing and maintaining perennial warm season pastures on lands currently in annual crop rotations
$1,000/acre for establishing and maintaining perennial warm season pastures on marginal and high-risk lands currently in annual crop rotations
$ Available: $500 - 1,000/acre
Program Area:
Ontario
Application Timeline: Ongoing
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.
Description: COJG provides funding to help businesses train their employees and update their skills. This helps employers ensure their workforce has the right skills to adapt to a changing economy. The grant lets employers choose who to train, and what skills to focus on to address their needs. Employers can use the grant to:
train existing employees to upgrade their skills
train new hires, whether currently employed elsewhere or unemployed
Employers and the government share the costs of the training. An approved third-party training provider must deliver the training.
$ Available: Up to $10,000. Employer pays 1/6 of the training costs.
Program Area:Ontario
Application Timeline: Currently Open
Administered by: Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
More Information: www.ontario.ca/page/canada-ontario-job-grant-cojg
P: 800-387-5656
E: emloymenthotlineinquiries@ontario.ca
Description: Futurpreneur Canada provides youth age 18-39 with the opportunity for low interest financing for their business, as well as an internationally recognized mentoring program. This program is administered by Futurpreneur, in collaboration with BDC, RBC and the Government of Canada
$ Available: Up to $75,000
Program Area: Canada
Application Timeline: Currently Open
Administered By: Futurpreneur
More Information: https://futurpreneur.ca/en/
P: 416-408-2923
E: info@futurpreneur.ca
Description: Through the sales of community bonds, the Fair Finance Fund supports local food and farm social enterprises in accessing the capital and mentorship they need to grow and thrive. Whether you’re a food or farm business owner or interested in investing for social impact, you can help build sustainable local food systems, grow local economies and strengthen climate resilience.
$ Available: $20,000 to $200,000 loans
Program Area: Ontario
Application Timeline: Ongoing
More Information: https://www.fairfinancefund.org/
E: info@fairfinancefund.org
Description: Starter Company Plus is a business development program that helps you develop the skills you need to run your business with confidence and create a solid plan for your business to reduce the risk. When enrolled in the Starter Company Plus Program, you’ll work one on one with a business advisor and mentor every step of the way. Our workshops and training sessions provide you with the resources, knowledge and tools you need, from business fundamentals, marketing and market research, and finances to operations and human resources. Knowledge share and learn from like-minded people while networking with other entrepreneurs in Bruce County. What’s more, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for and receive a $5,000 grant to put towards your business start up costs!
$ Available: $5,000
Program Area: Bruce County
Application Timeline: Applications open in August 2026.
P: 800-268-3838
E: jbannon@brucecounty.on.ca
Description: Bruce County is proud to help young entrepreneurs through Summer Company – a training, mentorship, and grant program for students to run their own company. In partnership with the Province of Ontario, the program is available for youth between the ages of 15 and 29 who are returning to school in the fall.
As a Summer Company entrepreneur, you get:
Start-up money to kick-off a new summer business
Hands-on business training, advice and mentorship from local business leaders
An award of up to $3,000, with $1,500 up front to help with any start-up costs
$ Available: $3,000
Program Area: Bruce County
Application Timeline: Stay tuned for early 2027
P: 800-268-3838
E: jbannon@brucecounty.on.ca
Description: The Spark Mentorships and Grants Program will match selected applicants from the region with a tourism mentor, provide a $3,000 grant and additional partner support to help take their new tourism ideas to the next level of development.
Selected applicants will receive:
3 month mentorship with a tourism innovator, experienced operator, industry leader and/or sector expert (mentors are not pre-selected; matches are tailored to the mentee’s focus areas)
$3,000 in seed funds to support tourism idea development activities
Additional partner support and resources
Access to a support network of tourism innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders
All program applicants will be invited to join our “Spark” community of tourism innovators, idea makers, partners and supporters for special networking events, one-on-one’s, and development workshops.
$ Available: $3,000
Program Area: Bruce County
Application Timeline: Applications open in August 2026.
P: 226-930-1489
E: jbannon@brucecounty.on.ca
Description: Under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Ontario farmers who are experiencing financial difficulty may qualify to access financial advisory services to complete a Farm Financial Analysis.
The Farm Financial Analysis:
provides a review of your farm business’ past financial performance
provides an analysis of the current business climate
develops objectives and identifies options to meet profitability and sustainability goals.
A farm business’s eligibility under the financial difficulty provision will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Documentation supporting financial difficulty must be provided with the application. Approved applicants may receive 100% cost-share, paid directly to a qualified farm advisor after the project is complete and all required claim documentation is received and deemed satisfactory.
$ Available: The cost of a farm financial anaylsis
Program Area: Ontario-wide
Application Timeline: Ongoing
P: 519-826-4214
E: s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org
Description: The Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program provides Cost Share funding to small businesses with up to 20 employees, to support activities that create strong rural businesses in Ontario. It does this by funding projects that:
address barriers to economic development and broadly support government priorities
build capacity to attract, retain and expand businesses
better position rural businesses to attract or retain investment
support jobs being attracted and retained in rural businesses
$ Available: 35% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $10,000
Program Area: Ontario
Application Timeline: Currently closed, but check https://www.ontario.ca/document/rural-ontario-development-program-rod-guidelines-business-development for future dates.
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
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: Installing berms and eavestroughs to divert clean water from manure and exercise yards.
$ Available: $3000
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
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
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 fences, crossings, and watering devices to eliminate watercourse livestock access.
$ Available: $3,000
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
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
Description:
Key programs for farms and farmers:
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Up to $10,000 in up-front payments for eligible households, must have a minimum of 500L of heating oil in the past 12 months and meet an income criteria
Canada Greener Homes Loan
Interest free loans ($5,000 - $40,000) with a 10 year repayment term to finance major energy efficiency retrofits
$ Available: Variable
Program Area: Grey County
Application Timeline: Ongoing
P: 519-375-5369
E: kaleena.sanford@grey.ca
Description:
Energy retrofit incentives including:
Lighting such as
Greenhouse Upgrades, Lighting Controls, and Display Case LED Fixtures
HVAC for
Data Centres, Chillers, Coolers, Fan Motors, HVAC Controls and Refridgeration
Manufacturing and other equipment, ex.:
Agribusiness - Creep Heat Pads, Dairy Plate Coolers, Dairy Electric Water Heaters, Low Energy Livestock Waterers, Milk Scroll Compressors, Solar Hot Water Collectors for Dairy Farms, High Volume/Low Speed Fans, High-Efficiency Ventilation Exhaust Fans, Engine Block Heater Timers, High Temperature Cutout Thermostats, Photocell and Timer for Lighting Control
Dual and Natural Exhaust Ventilation Systems for Broiler, Dairy, Layer, Turkey, & Swine Barns and Greenhouses
Compressed Air Equipment
Distributed Energy Systems
Motors (ODP, TEFC & Variable Speed Domestic Cold Water Booster Systems)
Variable Frequency Drives
and specific industrial upgrades
Use the link provided below to see the full, extensive list of retrofit incentives.
$ Available: Variable
Program Area: Ontario
Application Timeline: Ongoing, updates to retrofit program made in spring and fall
Administered by: Independent Electricity System Operator, supported by the Government of Ontario
More Information: www.saveonenergy.ca/en/For-Business-and-Industry/Programs-and-incentives/Retrofit-Program/Retrofit-Program-Update
Description: Bruce County's Energy Transition Initiative supports businesses in reducing emissions and transitioning to lower-carbon, cleaner sources of energy. Whether you’re making small changes or pursuing large-scale projects, the program is designed to connect you to funding, expert advice, and resources that helps you grow your business for resilience and long-term sustainability.
Participating businesses will gain access to:
Personalized guidance from Bruce County's Energy Team
Support with energy assessments and transition planning
Introductions to trusted clean technology suppliers and funding sources
Training and resources to navigate regulations and apply for incentives
Opportunities for recognition through marketing and communications campaigns
$ Available: Not funding based
Program Area: Bruce County
Application Timeline: Support provided as needed
P: 800-268-3838
E: hkodsi@brucecounty.on.ca
Description: Agriculture is one of Bruce County’s key sectors. To support our agriculture businesses in growing and adapting the Agri-Food Innovation Grant supports infrastructure related to innovation. The grant provides funding directly to agricultural operators to support infrastructure investment to improve efficiencies, expand markets or try new products or services.
$ Available: Up to 50% of total project costs excluding taxes, up to $5000.
Program Area: Bruce County
Application Timeline: Applications open each April and remain available until exhausted
Administered By: Bruce County
Contact: leby@brucecounty.on.ca
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
Description: The living snow fence program is a partnership between Grey County and rural landowners. It aims to use trees and shrubs to create windbreaks that prevent drifting snow and hazardous driving conditions on County roads.
Eligibility: Landowners with property in high-need areas, especially those with at least 100 meters of frontage on a County Road.
Tree & Shrub Program Process:
Identify areas for tree planting
Collaborate with Grey County staff to determine tree locations
Enter a 20 year agreement with the County
Grey County covers all planting and maintenance costs
Corn Rows Option: Farmers can leave 12 rows of corn standing as an alternative to trees, with compensation based on fair market value.
$ Available: Planting and maintenance costs for tree & shrub program, Fair market compensation for corn program.
Program Area: Grey County
Application Timeline: Contact Grey County year round.
P: 519-367-7337
E: roads@grey.ca
Description: DUC partners with farmers and rural landowners who have existing woodlots on their property and are completing a managed forest plan. If there are existing wetlands, DUC offers financial support towards creating a MFTIP plan.
Eligibility: Requirements from Landowner: Conservation Agreement Managed Forest Plan completed (within past 12-months) Minimum 5-acres of wetland identified within MFP DUC provides: Partial cost reimbursement of Managed Forest Plan
$ Available: 40% up to $600
Program Area: Locally DUC covers the Maitland Valley, Saugeen Valley, Grey Sauble, & Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority areas.
Application Timeline: Ongoing. MFTIP must have been completed within past 12-months
P: 705-721-4444
E: ontario@ducks.ca
Description: 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: Supporting sustainable forest management by connecting landowners with professional foresters. Professional foresters assist with management plans, and harvest advice to optimize forest health.
$ Available: $1000
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
Description: 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: Planting trees, shrubs, and native plants. Includes reforestation, buffer strips along watercourses, windbreaks, and pollinator plantings.
$ Available: $5000
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
Description: As part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.
The tree planting branch of the program includes:
$1,000/acre for rejuvenating existing tree and/or shrub windbreak, shelterbelt, or riparian buffer plantings to increase density and reduce erosion risk.
$3,000/acre for establishing new tree and/or shrub windbreaks, shelterbelts, riparian buffers, or block plantings.
$ Available: $1,000 - 3,000/acre
Program Area: Ontario
Application Timeline: Ongoing
P: 519-826-4214
E: s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org
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
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: Decommissioning abandoned wells 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
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: Enhancing or creating wetland features to improve surface and groundwater quality.
$ Available: $6000
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
Description: As part of the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.
The Wetlands branch of the program includes:
$15,000/acre for restoring the function and/or increasing the acreage of an existing wetland and/or reverting marginal agricultural land into wetlands
$25,000/acre for establishing a new wetland, where excavation is required to change topography within the area.
$ Available: $15,000 - 25,000/acre of wetlands
Program Area: Ontario
Application Timeline: Ongoing
P: 519-826-4214
E: s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org
Description: As part of the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.
The water retention features branch of the program includes:
$6,000/acre for rejuvenating an existing water retention feature and/or shallow groundwater type feature (minimum depth 15 feet after rejuvenation).
$10,000/acre for establishing a new water retention feature and/or lined reservoir type feature (minimum depth 15 feet).
$ Available: $6,000 - 10,000/acre of water feature
Program Area: Ontario
Application Timeline: Ongoing
P: 519-826-4214
E: s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org
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
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: Innovative projects that demonstrate improved water quality. Do you have an idea that’s not on the Huron Clean Water Project list? We want to hear from you.
$ Available: $3000
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
Description: The MVCA Stewardship department regularly has funding available for reforestation, rural stormwater management and agricultural BMPs. This programming is dependent on Federal and Provincial funding and changes year-to-year. It is best to get in touch with MVCA stewardship to determine what is currently available.
$ Available: Depends on projects and funding sources. But potentially up to 100% funding for tree planting projects such as windbreaks and watercourse buffers.
Program Area: Maitland Valley Conservation Authority watershed.
Application Timeline: Constant
P: 519-335-3557
E: bvandieten@mvca.on.ca
Description: As part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.
The perennial warm season pastures branch of the program includes:
$500/acre for establishing and maintaining perennial warm season pastures on lands currently in annual crop rotations
$1,000/acre for establishing and maintaining perennial warm season pastures on marginal and high-risk lands currently in annual crop rotations.
P: 519-826-4214
E: s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org
Description: As part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.
The perennial biomass crops branch of the program includes:
$500/acre for establishing and maintaining of perennial biomass crops on lands currently in annual crop production.
$1,000/acre for establishing perennial biomass crops on marginal and high-risk lands currently in annual crop production.
P: 519-826-4214
E: s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org
Description: As part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon.
The natural grassland establishment branch of the program includes:
$1,000/acre for rejuvenating existing grasslands to support diverse, multi-species native perennial grassland.
$3,000/acre for establishing diverse, multi-species native perennial grasslands on marginal and high-risk annual croplands.
P: 519-826-4214
E: s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org
Contact the Georgian Farm Stewardship Collaborative:
info@greyagservices.ca 519-986-3756 Box 463, Markdale ON, N0C 1H0
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