Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Ontario farmers looking to reduce input costs while improving soil health and long-term resilience have a timely opportunity through the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). Delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, this program helps agricultural operations adopt proven on-farm practices that address climate challenges by lowering greenhouse gas emissions and building soil carbon. The focus is on practical changes at the field level that can make a measurable difference without disrupting day-to-day farm operations.

OFCAF offers non-repayable, cost-shared funding to offset a significant portion of project expenses, with support that can reach up to around $30,000 depending on the type of practice being implemented. Funding is available for initiatives such as introducing or expanding cover cropping, improving field-based nitrogen management, and developing rotational grazing systems. The program also supports newer approaches like soil amendments and biological inputs that have demonstrated environmental benefits. These practices are intended to be new to the acres involved, encouraging farmers to take a meaningful next step rather than fund business-as-usual activities.

The program is currently accepting applications and is well suited to small and medium-sized farm businesses across Ontario that want to invest in sustainable production while managing risk. For farmers interested in understanding which projects qualify and how the cost-share works in practice, taking a closer look at the full OFCAF details can help determine whether it fits your operation’s goals.