Intake | Intake Dates | Eligible Project Start Date (Invoice Date) | Eligible Project Completion Date | Claim Deadline | Previous Intake Guide |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Intake Opens: March 11, 2025, 9AM ET Intake Closes: March 17, 2025 3PM ET | Eligible invoice date: February 1, 2025; Eligible project implementation start date: April 1, 2025 | December 15, 2025 * | December 15, 2025 * | View |
2 | Intake Opens: July 24, 2025, 9AM ET Intake will close when the budget is fully allocated. | Eligible invoice date: February 1, 2025; Eligible project implementation start date: April 1, 2025 | June 30, 2026* | March 15, 2026 |
Intake
Intake Dates
Eligible Project Start Date (Invoice Date)
Eligible Project Completion Date
Claim Deadline
1
August 03, 2022 - August 17, 2022
February 15, 2022
February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023
2
January 04, 2023 - January 18, 2023
January 01, 2023
January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024
3
February 13, 2024, 9AM ET – February 27, 2024, 5PM ET
January 01, 2024
January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025
OFCAF provides a high level of cost-share funding to support implementation of targeted BMPs with a goal of encouraging successful, long-term adoption. Access to knowledge and resources are key components to ensure success.
Applicants must participate in a minimum of one (1), OSCIA-recognized, Nitrogen Management, Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for each approved Nitrogen Management OFCAF application, before submitting a claim for cost-share.
KSEs support learning and adoption of BMPs specific to addressing climate change challenges in Ontario (e.g., carbon sequestration and reducing GHG emissions). A KSE is both a learning and networking opportunity, where farmers can benefit from:
OFCAF provides a high level of cost-share funding to support implementation of targeted BMPs with a goal of encouraging successful, long-term adoption. Access to knowledge and resources are key components to ensure success.
Applicants must participate in a minimum of one (1), OSCIA-recognized, Nitrogen Management, Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for each approved Nitrogen Management OFCAF application, before submitting a claim for cost-share.
KSEs support learning and adoption of BMPs specific to addressing climate change challenges in Ontario (e.g., carbon sequestration and reducing GHG emissions). A KSE is both a learning and networking opportunity, where farmers can benefit from:
Interested in learning more about OSCIA-delivered farmer cost-share and education programs?
Stay up to date on OSCIA-delivered cost-share and educational programs for Ontario farmers
If you have questions about any of the programs that OSCIA delivers, visit our Contact Us page!