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Find similar grantsGrassroots Growth Program is sponsored by Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The Grassroots Growth Program supports Ontario initiatives that strengthen the agri-food sector and rural communities.
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Grassroots Growth Program | ontario. ca Grassroots Growth Program The Grassroots Growth Program provides funding for initiatives that create broader opportunities and greater benefits for the agri-food sector and rural communities in Ontario.
Skip this page navigation The Grassroots Growth Program focuses on providing funding to initiatives that will support government priorities, such supporting the growth of Ontario’s agri-food sector, ensuring sustainability of agriculture and fostering vibrant rural economies.
The program provides funding for initiatives or projects which focus on at least one of the following: increasing public engagement and support for agriculture, local food and rural development building youth leadership capacity and increasing youth involvement in the agri-food sector enhancing safety and risk management practices in the agri-food sector strengthening public trust and public knowledge about Ontario’s agri-food systems encouraging agri-food and rural development outcomes Grassroots Growth Initiative Read the Grassroots Growth Initiative guidelines to learn: what projects are eligible and ineligible eligible and ineligible costs requirements if you are successful Agricultural and Horticultural Grant Initiative Agricultural and horticultural societies may be eligible for grants.
Applications for grants can be made through the annual return filing process. Learn more about this initiative, including who is eligible, available funding and terms and conditions. If you have questions about the program, please contact: Toll-free: 1-877-424-1300 Updated: January 27, 2026 Published: September 19, 2019
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit businesses and sole proprietorships in Ontario are eligible. The program also targets Indigenous Peoples, rural or Northern Residents, and Youth (<40). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum $50,000 (Up to 50% of project cost). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Grassroots Growth Program is funded by Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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