Agriculture programs for non-profits and charities

Ranked programs

6 open, ongoing or intake-based programs, best score first.

1. Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP)

   Ministry of Natural Resources

   Recognizes private stewardship of provincially important natural areas by exempting eligible portions of a property from property tax.

   OngoingOntarioOther incentives
   36

   Worth a look

2. Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP)

   Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

   Cost-shared funding for projects that help the agriculture and agri-food sector seize opportunities and respond to emerging issues.

   OpenFederalGrantsUp to $1M
   32

   Worth a look

3. AgriScience Program - Projects

   Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

   Funds pre-commercial science, research and development in agriculture and agri-food, with a focus on climate change and environment, economic growth and sector...

   OpenFederalGrantsUp to $5M
   31

   Worth a look

4. NOHFC Regional Tile Drainage Program

   Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)

   Cost share for tile drainage installation by Northern Ontario farmers through consortium service providers.

   OngoingOntarioGrantsUp to $1M
   24

   Long shot

5. Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund (NSCSF)

   Environment and Climate Change Canada

   A ten-year fund backing projects that avoid, restore or better manage ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, peatlands and grasslands to cut greenhouse gas emissions...

   Intake-basedFederalGrants
   14

   Long shot

6. Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) and Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub

   OMAFA

   Funds agri-food research, pilot and demonstration, knowledge transfer and commercialization projects (Sustainable CAP).

   Intake-basedOntarioGrants
   14

   Long shot

Questions

How many agriculture programs for non-profits and charities are open right now?

Of the 6 agriculture programs for non-profits and charities in our database, 4 are open or ongoing and 2 take applications only in intake windows. The rest are closed, paused or of unknown status, so they are not ranked on this page. Counts reflect our last check on Oct 11, 2026; programs can change without notice.

What is the largest published amount among these programs?

AgriScience Program - Projects publishes the largest figure on this page, shown as "Up to $5M". Published figures are program maximums, caps or limits, not what an applicant should expect to receive; many programs pay a share of eligible costs and amounts depend on your project and eligibility.

Which agriculture programs for non-profits and charities rank highest?

Right now the top three by our score are Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (36, Worth a look), Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (32, Worth a look), AgriScience Program - Projects (31, Worth a look). The score combines the size of the published amount, how much work an application takes, how likely an eligible applicant is to succeed and how many people qualify.

Do I have to pay this money back?

It depends on the program. Grants and incentives are generally not repaid, loans always are, and some contribution agreements are partly or fully repayable, so read the terms of each program. Among the 4 open or ongoing programs here, 3 are in our Grants category, 0 are loans and 1 are other incentives such as tax credits and rebates.

Are these federal or Ontario programs?

2 of the 4 open or ongoing programs here come from the federal government and 2 from the Ontario government. Both levels can usually be combined, but many programs have stacking rules that cap total government funding for the same costs, so check them before you apply.

Is this an official government website?

No. Grants & Loans Finder is an independent research tool. Each program page links to the official source, and applications are always made with the government agency or lender that runs the program.