Supports early-stage Canadian tech firms aiming to enter or scale within the food industry by piloting innovative solutions.

Supports agri-food businesses in adopting innovative technologies, energy-saving solutions, and advanced manufacturing processes to boost productivity and competitiveness.

Supports Ontario-based agri-businesses in commercializing innovative products, processes, or technologies by accelerating market entry and partnerships.

Supports Ontario-based advanced manufacturing SMEs investing in technology, equipment, or workforce development to boost competitiveness and economic impact.

The RED program supports rural Ontario communities with funding for projects that boost economic development, attract investment, and build local capacity.

For farmers looking to establish or expand rotational grazing systems to improve pasture health and livestock management.

Supports agri-food businesses in reducing biosecurity risks and strengthening emergency preparedness across the food supply chain.

Provides Ontario farmers with access to short-term operating loans for crop inputs like seed, fertilizer, and pesticides through a government-backed guarantee program.

Helps Ontario farmers finance tile drainage installations that improve crop productivity, field efficiency, and long-term soil management.

This program offers a 100% property tax exemption for eligible natural heritage features on privately owned land in Ontario, supporting long-term conservation efforts.

Supports economic development projects by businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits in Eastern Ontario that drive growth, productivity, and regional job creation.

Funding for agri-food processors to improve energy efficiency, lower operational costs, and invest in sustainable technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Supports Ontario wineries in growing their VQA wine business through innovation, export growth, and tourism development.

Provides financial relief to Ontario wineries and cideries to support growth, job creation, and increased tourism in rural regions.

Supports eligible Ontario distilleries with funding based on spirit production to help expand their operations and create jobs.

Supports eligible Ontario cideries with funding based on alcoholic cider sales to help grow their operations and create jobs.

Provides financial assistance to Ontario farmers for livestock, poultry, or beehive losses resulting from wildlife predation or damage.

Supports Ontario producers, processors, and industry groups in developing domestic and export market opportunities through marketing, planning, and product development.

Supports on-farm nature-based solutions that enhance biodiversity, capture carbon, and improve climate resilience through wetlands, grasslands, and riparian areas.

Helps Ontario growers improve crop quality, production, and marketability by supporting the planting of new or improved produce varieties.