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Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

30% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $8,000 per project application (maximum of $200 per acre)
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who have not applied organic amendments more than three times in the last five years and who have agricultural fields testing low for soil organic matter levels where the addition of appropriate soil organic amendments could increase low soil organic matter levels and improve soil structure, tilth, aeration, moisture, nutrient cycling and soil life.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

30% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $8,000 per project application (maximum of $200 per acre)
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who have not applied organic amendments more than three times in the last five years and who have agricultural fields testing low for soil organic matter levels where the addition of appropriate soil organic amendments could increase low soil organic matter levels and improve soil structure, tilth, aeration, moisture, nutrient cycling and soil life.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

75% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $10,000 per project application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers seeking to understand and improve the use of energy on their farms through a basic/introductory energy use assessment of the whole farm operation. This assessment includes a walkthrough of the operation and identification of the most immediate or obvious energy conservation and efficiency opportunities. The assessment should also include a review of utility bills, an inventory of equipment and the identification of feasible energy savings opportunities associated with installation of improved technologies/equipment/modifications.

A Basic Energy Use Assessment (Level 1) is a preliminary evaluation of a farm operation’s energy performance, focusing on identifying potential areas for improvement and identifying opportunities for energy savings, ultimately providing an overview of a farm operation’s energy-related strengths and weaknesses.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

75% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $10,000 per project application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers seeking to understand and improve the use of energy on their farms through a basic/introductory energy use assessment of the whole farm operation. This assessment includes a walkthrough of the operation and identification of the most immediate or obvious energy conservation and efficiency opportunities. The assessment should also include a review of utility bills, an inventory of equipment and the identification of feasible energy savings opportunities associated with installation of improved technologies/equipment/modifications.

A Basic Energy Use Assessment (Level 1) is a preliminary evaluation of a farm operation’s energy performance, focusing on identifying potential areas for improvement and identifying opportunities for energy savings, ultimately providing an overview of a farm operation’s energy-related strengths and weaknesses.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

50% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $20,000 per project application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers seeking to understand the use of energy on their farms through a detailed, site-specific analysis leading to development of a written plan and list of recommended improvements for energy use at the whole farm operation.

A Detailed Energy Audit (Level 2) is a comprehensive examination of an operation’s current energy consumption (baseline) and aims to identify opportunities to improve energy use efficiency and reduce related costs. The primary goals of a Level 2 Energy Audit are to provide a detailed analysis of the energy consumption patterns and inefficiencies within an operation and help identify areas where energy is wasted; and to provide recommendations for potential energy-saving measures. For more information see https://bmpbooks.com/publications/on-farm-energy-a-primer/.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

50% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $20,000 per project application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers seeking to understand the use of energy on their farms through a detailed, site-specific analysis leading to development of a written plan and list of recommended improvements for energy use at the whole farm operation.

A Detailed Energy Audit (Level 2) is a comprehensive examination of an operation’s current energy consumption (baseline) and aims to identify opportunities to improve energy use efficiency and reduce related costs. The primary goals of a Level 2 Energy Audit are to provide a detailed analysis of the energy consumption patterns and inefficiencies within an operation and help identify areas where energy is wasted; and to provide recommendations for potential energy-saving measures. For more information see https://bmpbooks.com/publications/on-farm-energy-a-primer/.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

35% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $35,000 per project application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers seeking to reduce the use of electrical energy or fossil fuels on their farm operation by implementing energy efficiency improvements.

Energy efficiency improvements must demonstrate an overall energy savings:
  • Reduction in electricity use (lower annual kWh usage); and/or
  • Reduction in fossil fuel use (lower annual fuel usage; shown as kWh equivalent).
Eligible projects are limited to those that replace current activities/technologies/materials that result in reduced energy usage. The program does not provide financial support for equipment purchases related to expansions that result in an overall increased energy use.

Eligible activities are limited to those that are directly related to farm production and excludes energy efficiency measures for homes/residences (permanent or temporary) or non-agricultural activities on the farm property.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

35% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $35,000 per project application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers seeking to reduce the use of electrical energy or fossil fuels on their farm operation by implementing energy efficiency improvements.

Energy efficiency improvements must demonstrate an overall energy savings:
  • Reduction in electricity use (lower annual kWh usage); and/or
  • Reduction in fossil fuel use (lower annual fuel usage; shown as kWh equivalent).
Eligible projects are limited to those that replace current activities/technologies/materials that result in reduced energy usage. The program does not provide financial support for equipment purchases related to expansions that result in an overall increased energy use.

Eligible activities are limited to those that are directly related to farm production and excludes energy efficiency measures for homes/residences (permanent or temporary) or non-agricultural activities on the farm property.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

30% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $25,000 per application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who want to enhance manure storage to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve nutrient management and/or increase storage efficiency through equipment or technology modifications.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

30% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $25,000 per application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who want to enhance manure storage to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve nutrient management and/or increase storage efficiency through equipment or technology modifications.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

30% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $15,000 per project application

40% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $20,000 per project application with an eligible, completed Farmland Health Check-Up and proposed project located within the Lake Erie or Lake St. Clair watersheds
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who spread manure and require equipment upgrades for effective and responsible spreading of manure to minimize environmental risk and support efficient plant nutrient uptake.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

30% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $15,000 per project application

40% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $20,000 per project application with an eligible, completed Farmland Health Check-Up and proposed project located within the Lake Erie or Lake St. Clair watersheds
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who spread manure and require equipment upgrades for effective and responsible spreading of manure to minimize environmental risk and support efficient plant nutrient uptake.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

30% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $6,000 per project application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who use heavy equipment (e.g., wagons, manure spreading equipment, etc.) where reductions to tire pressure could reduce soil compaction

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

30% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $6,000 per project application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who use heavy equipment (e.g., wagons, manure spreading equipment, etc.) where reductions to tire pressure could reduce soil compaction

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

40% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $20,000 per project application

50% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $30,000 per project application with an eligible, completed Farmland Health Check-Up and proposed project located within the Lake Erie or Lake St. Clair watersheds
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who manage cropland where there are erosion issues that could be addressed with one or more erosion control structure(s). Projects will focus on construction of soil erosion control structures including: Water and Sediment Control Basins (WaSCoBs), grade stabilization structures, grassed waterways, and constructed wetlands to improve agricultural land and reduce rates of soil erosion and nutrient losses.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

40% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $20,000 per project application

50% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $30,000 per project application with an eligible, completed Farmland Health Check-Up and proposed project located within the Lake Erie or Lake St. Clair watersheds
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who manage cropland where there are erosion issues that could be addressed with one or more erosion control structure(s). Projects will focus on construction of soil erosion control structures including: Water and Sediment Control Basins (WaSCoBs), grade stabilization structures, grassed waterways, and constructed wetlands to improve agricultural land and reduce rates of soil erosion and nutrient losses.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

35% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $90,000 per project application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers seeking to implement one of the recommended energy efficiency improvements identified through a previously completed energy audit (similar to the Detailed Energy Audit (Level 2) or equivalent) that results in a reduction in the use of electrical energy or fossil fuels that supports enhanced on-farm energy use efficiency.

Energy efficiency improvements must demonstrate an overall energy savings:
  • Reduction in electricity use (lower annual kWh usage); and/or
  • Reduction in fossil fuel use (lower annual fuel usage; shown as kWh equivalent).
Eligible projects are limited to those that replace current activities/technologies/materials that result in reduced energy usage. The program does not provide financial support for equipment purchases related to expansions that result in an overall increased energy use.

Eligible activities are limited to those that are directly related to farm production and excludes energy efficiency measures for homes/residences (permanent or temporary) or non-agricultural activities on the farm property.

Applications must be supported by a previously completed energy audit that meets the minimum requirements as outlined for a Detailed Energy Audit (Level 2), available here. The completed energy audit must have been prepared within the last 3 years and must have been prepared by a qualified third-party consultant/engineer/energy auditor.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

35% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $90,000 per project application
Not Accepting Applications
For producers seeking to implement one of the recommended energy efficiency improvements identified through a previously completed energy audit (similar to the Detailed Energy Audit (Level 2) or equivalent) that results in a reduction in the use of electrical energy or fossil fuels that supports enhanced on-farm energy use efficiency.

Energy efficiency improvements must demonstrate an overall energy savings:
  • Reduction in electricity use (lower annual kWh usage); and/or
  • Reduction in fossil fuel use (lower annual fuel usage; shown as kWh equivalent).
Eligible projects are limited to those that replace current activities/technologies/materials that result in reduced energy usage. The program does not provide financial support for equipment purchases related to expansions that result in an overall increased energy use.

Eligible activities are limited to those that are directly related to farm production and excludes energy efficiency measures for homes/residences (permanent or temporary) or non-agricultural activities on the farm property.

Applications must be supported by a previously completed energy audit that meets the minimum requirements as outlined for a Detailed Energy Audit (Level 2), available here. The completed energy audit must have been prepared within the last 3 years and must have been prepared by a qualified third-party consultant/engineer/energy auditor.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$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
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the costs associated with the establishment and long-term maintenance of native perennial grasslands on marginal/lower productivity agricultural landscapes in Ontario. A grassland is dominated by grasses rather than by trees, as in a forest. Growing with the grasses are many other kinds of non-grassy herbaceous plants known by the collective name of “forbs”. On moist soils, prairie blends into marshlands dominated by sedges rather than grasses (adapted from Tallgrass Ontario).

Native grasslands result in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce soil erosion, and provide many other ecological benefits. Native grasslands are often best suited to wet, sloping, poor-soil, or otherwise marginal fields.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$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
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the costs associated with the establishment and long-term maintenance of native perennial grasslands on marginal/lower productivity agricultural landscapes in Ontario. A grassland is dominated by grasses rather than by trees, as in a forest. Growing with the grasses are many other kinds of non-grassy herbaceous plants known by the collective name of “forbs”. On moist soils, prairie blends into marshlands dominated by sedges rather than grasses (adapted from Tallgrass Ontario).

Native grasslands result in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce soil erosion, and provide many other ecological benefits. Native grasslands are often best suited to wet, sloping, poor-soil, or otherwise marginal fields.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

30% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $15,000 per project application

40% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $20,000 per project application with an eligible, completed Farmland Health Check-Up and proposed project located within the Lake Erie or Lake St. Clair watersheds
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who require equipment upgrades for effective and responsible nutrient application to minimize environmental risk and support efficient plant nutrient uptake.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

30% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $15,000 per project application

40% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $20,000 per project application with an eligible, completed Farmland Health Check-Up and proposed project located within the Lake Erie or Lake St. Clair watersheds
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who require equipment upgrades for effective and responsible nutrient application to minimize environmental risk and support efficient plant nutrient uptake.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

40% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $10,000 per project application

50% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $15,000 per project application with an eligible, completed Farmland Health Check-Up and proposed project located within the Lake Erie or Lake St. Clair watersheds
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who need to develop a first-time plan for improving nutrient management and soil health.

Agricultural Stewardship Initiative

40% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $10,000 per project application

50% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $15,000 per project application with an eligible, completed Farmland Health Check-Up and proposed project located within the Lake Erie or Lake St. Clair watersheds
Not Accepting Applications
For producers who need to develop a first-time plan for improving nutrient management and soil health.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$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
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the planting/establishment and on-going maintenance of perennial biomass crops (e.g., switchgrass) on annual cropland in Ontario.

Increasing the frequency of perennial biomass crops in annual crop rotations and conversion of marginal and high-risk annual croplands to perennial biomass crops results in more resilient agricultural landscapes, with an increased ability to sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce soil erosion and provide many other ecological benefits.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$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
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the planting/establishment and on-going maintenance of perennial biomass crops (e.g., switchgrass) on annual cropland in Ontario.

Increasing the frequency of perennial biomass crops in annual crop rotations and conversion of marginal and high-risk annual croplands to perennial biomass crops results in more resilient agricultural landscapes, with an increased ability to sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce soil erosion and provide many other ecological benefits.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$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
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the planting/establishment and on-going maintenance of perennial warm season grasses for improving pastures.

Increasing the frequency of plantings of perennial warm season grasses as part of pasture management results in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce soil erosion, and provide many other ecological benefits.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$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
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the planting/establishment and on-going maintenance of perennial warm season grasses for improving pastures.

Increasing the frequency of plantings of perennial warm season grasses as part of pasture management results in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce soil erosion, and provide many other ecological benefits.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$30/acre for moderate reductions to tillage practices

$50/acre for more substantial reductions to tillage practices
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports farmers who want to implement a new practice of no-till, strip-till or minimum tillage, and ultimately increase the number of acres under reduced tillage on annual cropland in Ontario.

Reduced tillage practices result in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce soil erosion, and provide many other ecological benefits.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$30/acre for moderate reductions to tillage practices

$50/acre for more substantial reductions to tillage practices
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports farmers who want to implement a new practice of no-till, strip-till or minimum tillage, and ultimately increase the number of acres under reduced tillage on annual cropland in Ontario.

Reduced tillage practices result in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce soil erosion, and provide many other ecological benefits.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$1,000/acre for rejuvenating existing tree and/or shrub windbreak, shelterbelt, or riparian buffer plantings to increase density and reduce erosion risks

$3,000/acre for establishing new tree and/or shrub windbreaks, shelterbelts, riparian buffers, or block plantings
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the rejuvenation of existing or establishment of new tree and/or shrub plantings on agricultural landscapes in Ontario.

Tree and shrub plantings result in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to sequester carbon, reduce soil erosion, and provide many other ecological and water quality benefits. To learn more about the benefits of trees on agricultural lands, visit Trees on farms | ontario.ca.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$1,000/acre for rejuvenating existing tree and/or shrub windbreak, shelterbelt, or riparian buffer plantings to increase density and reduce erosion risks

$3,000/acre for establishing new tree and/or shrub windbreaks, shelterbelts, riparian buffers, or block plantings
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the rejuvenation of existing or establishment of new tree and/or shrub plantings on agricultural landscapes in Ontario.

Tree and shrub plantings result in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to sequester carbon, reduce soil erosion, and provide many other ecological and water quality benefits. To learn more about the benefits of trees on agricultural lands, visit Trees on farms | ontario.ca.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$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)
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the rejuvenation or the establishment of water retention or shallow groundwater type features on agricultural landscapes in Ontario. The feature must be a minimum of 15 feet deep to qualify for funding.

Water retention features result in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to help farmers adapt to changing climate conditions and manage fluctuations in water resources, creating more resilient agricultural production and providing many other ecological and water quality benefits.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$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)
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the rejuvenation or the establishment of water retention or shallow groundwater type features on agricultural landscapes in Ontario. The feature must be a minimum of 15 feet deep to qualify for funding.

Water retention features result in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to help farmers adapt to changing climate conditions and manage fluctuations in water resources, creating more resilient agricultural production and providing many other ecological and water quality benefits.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$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
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the restoration or establishment of wetlands on agricultural landscapes in Ontario.

Wetlands result in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to sequester carbon, reduce soil erosion, and provide many other ecological and water quality benefits. Wetlands are areas that are either covered or saturated with water at some times of the year.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

$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
Accepting Applications
RALP funding supports the restoration or establishment of wetlands on agricultural landscapes in Ontario.

Wetlands result in more resilient agricultural landscapes with an increased ability to sequester carbon, reduce soil erosion, and provide many other ecological and water quality benefits. Wetlands are areas that are either covered or saturated with water at some times of the year.