Honey Bee Health Initiative
ON, Canada
Funding for beekeepers in Ontario
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- grant_single|openingDateSeptember 15, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateApril 12, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA)
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Access funding of up to $25,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs to maintain healthy honey bee colonies as well as grow your number of colonies.
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Projects eligible for the Honey Bee Health Initiative grant include operational improvements to reduce biosecurity risks, overwintering loss, manage or prevent pests and diseases, equipment modifications, adoption of management best practices, sampling for pests, analysis, and purchase of new honey bee stock.
- Operational improvements to reduce biosecurity risks
- Equipment or facility modifications to improve hive health
- Adoption of best management practices for pest prevention
- Sampling and analysis for pests and diseases
- Purchase of new honey bee stock or queens
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$22,500
Calgary
Conduct pest and disease sampling and analysis for honey bee colonies
$25,000
Edmonton
Purchase new honey bee stock to enhance genetic diversity
$20,000
Montreal
Adopt best management practices to prevent pests
$25,000
Toronto
Install biosecurity measures to reduce honey bee pests and diseases
$24,000
Winnipeg
Modify existing facilities to improve hive health
$23,500
Vancouver
Upgrade hive equipment to improve honey bee health
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The Honey Bee Health Initiative grant supports beekeepers in Ontario in maintaining healthy honey bee colonies and increasing the sustainability of the beekeeping industry. Eligibility criteria include:
- Applicant must have a valid certificate of registration under the Bees Act for the current beekeeping season
- Proof of completion of a pest management course related to honeybees specific to Ontario within the last two years or completion of a diploma/degree in beekeeping within the last five years
- Quotes or proposals for all proposed activities to support costs
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Eligible types of companies for the Honey Bee Health Initiative grant in Ontario include registered commercial beekeepers and registered hobbyist beekeepers.
- Registered commercial beekeepers
- Registered hobbyist beekeepers
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for the grant:
- Companies that are not registered beekeepers in Ontario
- Companies that do not meet the criteria outlined in the Honey Bee Health Initiative Program Guide
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Eligible expenses for this grant include operational improvements to reduce biosecurity risks, overwintering loss, and manage or prevent the introduction and spread of honey bee pests and diseases. Funding can also support the purchase or modification of equipment, adoption of best management practices, sampling and analysis for pests and diseases, and acquiring new honey bee stock or queens.
- Operational improvements to reduce biosecurity risks
- Purchase or modification of equipment or facilities for hive health management
- Adoption of best management practices to prevent pest and disease spread
- Sampling and analysis for pests and diseases
- Buying new honey bee stock or queens for genetic diversity
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The evaluation and selection criteria for the Honey Bee Health Initiative grant are based on specific activities and costs related to beekeeping operations.
- Valid certificate of registration under the Bees Act for the current beekeeping season
- Completion of a pest management course or beekeeping degree/diploma
- Quotes/proposals for proposed activities and costs
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- Step 1: Carefully read the Honey Bee Health Initiative Program Guide as only eligible and complete applications will be considered. The Program Guide provides information on eligible activities and costs, available cost-share, required application documentation, and provides a link to the OSCIA Portal.
- Step 2: Applications to the Honey Bee Health Initiative are submitted electronically through the OSCIA Portal. You will need to create an account and complete the Enrolment Form on the OSCIA Portal to be able to apply.
- Step 3: The following must be included with an application submission:
- Application Form
- Valid certificate of registration issued under the Bees Act (in the name of the applicant) for the current beekeeping season
- Proof of having completed a pest management course related to honeybees and specific to Ontario within the last two (2) years; or proof of completing a diploma or degree in beekeeping within the last five (5) years from a recognized institution
- Quotes or proposals for all proposed activities to support costs
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s-cap@ontariosoilcrop.org
519-826-4214
Apply to this program
Grant Summary: Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership - Honey Bee Health Initiative
Exploring the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership - Honey Bee Health Initiative
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership's Honey Bee Health Initiative aims to support beekeepers in Ontario to maintain healthy honey bee colonies and enhance the sustainability of the beekeeping industry. The grant focuses on operational improvements, equipment modifications, best management practices adoption, sampling and analysis for pests and diseases, and the purchase of new honey bee stock or queens.
The initiative offers 50% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $25,000 for registered commercial beekeepers and $4,500 for registered hobbyist beekeepers. Eligible activities include reducing biosecurity risks, preventing the introduction and spread of honey bee pests and diseases, and investing in hive health management practices. If you are a beekeeper in Ontario looking to improve your beekeeping operations and contribute to the sustainability of the industry, this grant could provide valuable support.
To apply, beekeepers must carefully read the Honey Bee Health Initiative Program Guide, submit an online application through the OSCIA Portal, and provide required documentation such as a valid certificate of registration under the Bees Act, proof of completing a pest management course or relevant diploma, and quotes or proposals for proposed activities. The intake dates for applications are specified, and the funding will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until fully allocated.
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership aims to enhance competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency in the agriculture sector. By supporting beekeepers through the Honey Bee Health Initiative, the partnership contributes to the overall health and sustainability of Ontario's beekeeping industry.
