The Grow Ontario Initiative is a provincial strategy aimed at strengthening Ontario’s agri-food sector, supporting economic growth, and ensuring a reliable food supply for Ontarians. It focuses on:

• Promoting Ontario-made products and food technology
• Supporting farmers and food processors to expand their businesses
• Encouraging research and innovation in agriculture
• Enhancing food security and sustainability

One key program under this initiative is the Grow Ontario Market Initiative, which provides funding to primary producers, processors, and industry organizations to help them expand into domestic and export markets. Businesses can receive:

• Up to $60,000 for marketing analysis, new product development, and promotional activities

Up to $125,000 for industry organizations working on market expansion