Grassroots Growth Program

Overview

Get funding for projects that will support the growth of Ontario’s agri-food sector, ensure sustainability of agriculture and promote the development of vibrant rural economies.

At a glance

Eligibility and requirements

Your project Focuses on at least one of the following: Increasing public engagement and support Increasing youth involvement in the sector Enhancing safety and risk management practices Strengthening public trust and public knowledge Encouraging agri-food and rural development outcomes Use this to Receive help to cover: The cost for purchase or rental of goods for the project (including equipment, machinery, supplies) Direct staff salaries and benefits while working on the project Third-party service costs (for example, specific per diem fees) The costs of land rental for research purposes The costs of rental of facilities Travel and meal costs which should be minimal and essential during the project

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

Grassroots Growth Program is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps agriculture teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.

Similar funding opportunities

• Community Enhancement Program — Rural Enhancement Funding Stream — Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions — ventureLAB
• Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) — Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
• Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant — Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
• BioCreate Program — Ontario Genomics