New Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands Program Intake

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Author: Sustain Ontario

Posted: February 17, 2026

Categories: Funding Opportunities / GoodFoodBites

The Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is opening a new intake for the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) program on March 10 at 9 a.m. ET.

SARPAL supports Ontario farmers with cost-share funding to implement projects that help manage and recover species at risk (SAR) on agricultural lands in seven categories:

Tree and Shrub Planting
Cross-Fencing for Rotational Grazing
Establishment of In-Field Perennial Grass Strips
Fencing to Exclude Livestock from Woodland Areas
Forage Harvest Management (Delayed Haying)
Grassland Restoration
Wetland Restoration

The intake will close when available funding has been fully allocated.

Program Highlights:
50% cost-share — Up to $40,000 per farm business per program year

Next Steps

Review the Program Guide.
Complete an Environmental Farm Plan and Action Plan (verified by OSCIA).
Enroll ahead of time on the OSCIA Portal (note however, that applications will only be accepted starting at 9am on March 10).

Visit the program webpage for more information.

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