New Agricultural Program Focused On Improving Farm Resilience & Biodiversity

GRCA Administrative Office, Port Hope

Up to 100% funding is available through the new Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) for eligible Best Management Practices focused on improving farm resilience and biodiversity in Durham Region.Durham Region agricultural landowners: up to 100% funding is available through the new Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) for eligible Best Management Practices focused on improving farm resilience and biodiversity.

If you own agricultural land in Durham Region and wish to conduct Best Management Practices on your farm, up to 100% funding is available for eligible projects*, including:

  • Tree Planting
  • Wetland Restoration
  • Grassland Restoration
  • Pollinator Strips
  • Pollinator Intercropping

How Does It Work?

If you live in Durham Region, you live within one of five jurisdictions managed by a Conservation Authority.

Using the Program mapping tool (accessed by visiting here), enter your address in the ‘Search’ field to identify your Conservation Authority. Complete the online form and your Conservation Authority will contact you to discuss your RALP opportunities.

Funds can also be matched with funding from the GRCA’s Clean Water-Healthy Land Financial Assistance Program.

Learn more and check eligibility at https://www.ralpprogram.org/

*Landowners will require an Environmental Farm Plan. Services may vary across region.

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