Cost-Share Intake Opens for Biological Inoculant and Biochar Testing

Ontario farmers can access funding to trial innovative soil health practices that reduce GHG emissions and boost sustainability.

Are you testing or interested in testing biological inoculants or biochar?
If so, Ontario farmers have an exciting opportunity to access cost-share funding through the Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF).

A new intake will open in late January to support producers in the testing and monitoring of two innovative Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs):

• Biological inoculant product application for nitrogen fixation in field crops
• Biochar application as a soil amendment

These practices have shown promise in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, increasing soil carbon sequestration without compromising yields, and lowering nitrogen fertilizer requirements.

Want to learn more?
Farmers can attend an online information session on January 19, 2026, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. to get details on the intake, BMPs, and ask questions.

Applications to OFCAF are submitted electronically through the OSCIA Portal. To apply, you’ll need to create an account and complete the Enrolment Form on the portal.

The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund provides cost-share funding to farmers to implement BMPs that tackle climate change by reducing GHG emissions and increasing carbon sequestration. Funding is available under project categories such as nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing.

In Ontario, OFCAF is delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA).