Ontario Soils and Crops Improvement Association (OSCIA) Announces New Intake for Agricultural Stewardship Initiative - Opening July 8, 2026
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- Jul 1
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For producers seeking to reduce the use of electrical energy or fossil fuels on their farm operation by implementing energy efficiency improvements.
35% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $35,000 per project application
Energy efficiency improvements must demonstrate an overall energy savings:
Reduction in electricity use (lower annual kWh usage); and/or
Reduction in fossil fuel use (lower annual fuel usage; shown as kWh equivalent).
Eligible projects are limited to those that replace current activities/technologies/materials that result in reduced energy usage. The program does not provide financial support for equipment purchases related to expansions that result in an overall increased energy use.
Eligible activities are limited to those that are directly related to farm production and excludes energy efficiency measures for homes/residences (permanent or temporary) or non-agricultural activities on the farm property.
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