Resources for Farmers
Funding Resources
Funding for Your Business Needs
Whether you’re planning to grow your business, hire or train new employees, or even conduct essential research, the Province of Ontario has grants to support you in the realization of your goals.
Whatever stage your business is at, you should always consider exploring which grants you’re eligible for. If you’re able to secure funding through a grant (which is usually funds that don’t need to be repaid) you can help your farming business make the leap to the next level, without the pressure of repayment schedules.
If you’re just beginning your journey with ecommerce, some of he funding opportunities listed here could help you cover startup costs (as many online services and platforms may require fees for usage).
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FedDev Ontario Funding Opportunities
Funded by the Federal Government of Canada, FedDev Ontario delivers programs and services to support innovation and economic growth in Southern Ontario.
Click the Access Resources button to discover which of their current funding opportunities best fits the current needs of your farming business
Mentor Works’ List of Ontario Funding Opportunities
Mentor Works Ltd. is a business development consultancy that specializes in helping businesses identify growth opportunities.
The following Mentor Works resource page details many of the funding opportunities that are currently available to Ontario businesses. Whether you are looking for funding support for business expansion, tech adoption, hiring & training, or research & development, this resource page will guide you to the information that you need.
OMAFRA’s Funding Resources Page
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) provides an extensive list of resources and funding opportunities to support farmers and small scale producers in the region.
This webpage identifies services and tools for farmers and agricultural business owners. It features funding opportunities, marketing and financial management tools, and business strategy and development guides.
Press Access Resource button to learn more.
NFU Ontario’s Funding Resources Page
National Farmers Union Ontario is the provincial branch of Canada’s National Farmers Union (NFU), a direct-membership organization of Canadian farmers who share a commitment to agroecology and food sovereignty.
As a leading advocate of Canadian agricultural policy reform, the NFU have worked for over 50 years to advance a new food system, embedded in the values of social and economic justice.
Click the Access Resources button for NFU Ontario’s detailed list of the various funding supports currently available to Ontario’s small businesses.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Funding Resources Page
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) created this handy summary of the different forms of government financial assistance that are currently available to Ontario farm businesses.
This page has a comprehensive list of funding programs for businesses affected by COVID-19. It is regularly updated, making it a good resource to return to regularly.
Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Funding Opportunities
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is a leading provincial grant foundation. Managed by the government of Ontario, Ontario Trillium Foundation offers a variety of funding streams, all designed to help Ontario communities grow.
As an impact investor, Trillium Foundation prioritizes projects that promote community wellbeing and community wealth building, making them an ideal partner for community food initiatives such as food hubs, community gardens, and solidarity buying clubs.
Click the Access Resources button to discover more about their current funding opportunities and application process.
Ownr’s Funding Resources Page
Ownr, a Royal Bank of Canada project, is an online platform that makes it simple and affordable for Canadians to register their businesses and build their brands.
This Ownr resource page offers a summary of all the different funding opportunities that are currently available to small business owners in Ontario. Opportunities are listed according to type, so you can scan at a glance, to identify the opportunities that are most relevant to your current business needs.
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