OAFT Programs
Please note, these programs are designed to provide benefit to the “business of agriculture” in Ontario.
 
 
Member-to-Member Program
OAFT will provide up to $10,000 for projects that any two OAFT member organizations deem worthwhile and can benefit Ontario agriculture.
 
  • •Letters from each member organization involved are required
  • •Contact - info@oaft.org
 
Grant Writing Program*
Small to mid-sized companies often have great difficulty in attracting research and development or capital assistance dollars from government programs.  OAFT will provide the services of a professional grant writing team free of charge (to a maximum of $10,000).  Any company or organization shall simply send an email to info@oaft.org outlining what they wish to accomplish.  We will make a decision within two business days and contact the applicant as to investing in the writing of the project and the appropriate funding agency for the application.  We will also line-up letters of support for the proposal.
 
  • Company or organization must be willing to invest 30% minimum of project costs.
  • Value to agriculture in Ontario will be a key.
  • •Note - OAFT  is not reimbursed if the project is successful.
  • •Contact -info@oaft.org
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Rapid Response to Business Opportunities Program*
This program will provide up to $10,000 to cover direct costs for sales meetings concerning agricultural products from Ontario.
 
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  • Rapid -  A decision will be made within two working days upon receipt of final proposal.
  • •Process - A 2-3 page overview describing the purpose of the sales trip and what you hope to accomplish (note: we recognize this may involve several trips).
  • •Notes - (1) The program does not cover consultants, sales agents, product/brand representatives, trading houses, tradeshows and exploratory marketing/prospecting (there must be prior contact); and (2) we can also pay for clients to come to your facility (to close sales).
  • Priority is given to innovative products.
  • •Contact - info@oaft.org

 

*These programs are supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs through Growing Forward, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.