OMAFRA Funding: Guide for Ontario Business Owners

OMAFRA Funding Programs

OMAFRA offers programs that fall under the following categories:

Below are links to OMAFRA’s specific programs under each category:

• The Canadian Agricultural Partnership offers cost-share funding opportunities for processors and other agri-businesses to help modernize practices, equipment and operations. The funding supports and opportunities currently available are:
  • Advancing Beekeeper Business Capacity – program administered by the he Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA).
  • Honey Bee Health Management – program administered by the he Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA).
  • Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative – program delivered by the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

• OMAFRA has developed Food Safety and Traceability resources and e-learning courses that support the adoption of practices that help the food and beverage sector respond to heightened consumer awareness of food safety.

• The Grassroots Growth Initiative (GGI) provides funding to initiatives that will support government priorities, such as supporting the growth of Ontario’s agri-food sector, ensuring sustainability of agriculture and fostering vibrant rural economies.

• The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (previously the OMAFRA-U of G Partnership) is a collaboration between the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs and the University of Guelph. The Alliance provides funding to support research, training, innovation and outreach for the benefit of Ontario’s agri-food sector.

• OMAFRA’s Risk management programs and services are administered and delivered by Agricorp .