Announced on September 16th, the governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (ASI) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership with the goal of helping farmers enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of their farms. Funding will be used to help with the adoption of new technologies and best management practices to support soil health, water quality, and energy efficiency while increasing on-farm productivity. The ASI programming will be delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA).
The program intake opens on October 16, 2024 (9 am ET) and closes on October 29, 2024 (5 pm ET).
Quick facts
Farmers will be able to submit up to two applications to the program, depending on their needs, with successful recipients receiving up to $90,000 depending on the project category. There are several program categories as part of the ASI program, but four project categories are related specifically to energy efficiency. These are funding opportunities for greenhouse operators but applicable to all producers.
Who qualifies?
You will need:
- Valid premises identification (PID) number (for details, click here)
- Certificate of completion for a 4th Edition Environmental Farm Plan
- Documentation to support an eligible farm business (only if an FBRN has not been provided)
How do I apply?
All required documentation, including the Enrolment and Application Form, can be submitted electronically through the OSCIA Portal only during the intake dates (October 16-29).
Source: Ontario Floriculture.