Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP) Important Notice on COFSP Cost-Share Availability for the 2012 Cropping Year September 15, 2011 - All cost-share funds for program year four (2012-2013) of the Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP) under the Growing Forward Environment and Climate Change initiative, have now been fully committed. As a result, the provincial delivery agent for COFSP, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), is no longer accepting 2012 Project Proposal Application (PPA) forms. Read more... What to expect for the 2012 cropping year: beginning September 15, 2011 Read more .. The Project Proposal Application forms for the Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP) for the 2012 cropping year under the Growing Forward Environment and Climate Change initiative will be available from OSCIA Program Representatives starting September 15, 2011. Cost-share funds available through COFSP will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Farm businesses are encouraged to carefully review the COFSP Project Eligibility Policy and Procedures booklet and program brochures before making application to the program. There may be other environmental cost-share opportunities delivered through OSCIA available for your area; inquire with a local Program Representative for details or periodically check the OSCIA web site at www.ontariosoilcrop.org for updates. For information on other Growing Forward programs, please visit www.ontario.ca/growingforward or call 1-888-479-3931.
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