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Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program - Ontario - Canada
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Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program

Payment protection for beef cattle sellers
Agricorp
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 320,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Ontario’s Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program protects beef cattle sellers when a buyer defaults on payment. It supports licence applications and claim payments for eligible cattle transactions, with approved claims payable at up to 95% and certain claims capped at $320,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 320,000 $
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Beef cattle sales by producers, cooperatives, and licensed dealers.
  • Claim filing for non-payment on eligible cattle transactions.
  • Dealer licensing and annual renewal.
  • Submission of remittance fees for cattle purchases.

Documents Needed

  • Completed licence application package
  • Financial statements
  • Fee Return form, if applicable
  • Written cattle sale agreement

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Beef cattle producers
  • Cooperatives
  • Licensed dealers
  • Agents of licensed dealers

Who is not eligible

  • Buyers without an active dealer licence, where one is required.
  • Third parties acting for a dealer without written consent from the Director.

Eligible expenses

  • Claim payments for approved non-payment cases.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Claims of $5,000 or less.
  • Claims filed after the deadline.
  • Transactions without proper notification of non-payment.
  • Sales made without the required written agreement.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Processing and Agreement

  • Agricorp receives the claim or licence request and reviews the submission.
  • The Livestock Financial Protection Board administers and adjudicates claims.
  • Applicants are contacted with next steps after claim forms are submitted.
  • Approved dealers receive a licence; licence issues may arise if payment rules are not followed.

Additional information

  • Renewal packages are mailed to existing dealers before licence expiry.
  • New dealers must contact Agricorp to request an application package.
  • A written agreement is required for many cattle transactions.
  • Applicants should keep the required remittance forms and payment records up to date.

Documents and links

Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program?

Ontario’s Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program protects beef cattle sellers when a buyer defaults on payment. It supports licence applications and claim payments for eligible cattle transactions, with approved claims payable at up to 95% and certain claims capped at $320,000.

How much funding can be received?

Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program Funds up to 95% of admissible expenses, capped at $320,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program program, you must: Beef cattle producers, cooperatives, or licensed dealers Active dealer licence required Claim filed on time

What expenses are eligible under Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program?

Beef cattle sales by producers, cooperatives, and licensed dealers. Claim filing for non-payment on eligible cattle transactions. Dealer licensing and annual renewal. Submission of remittance fees for cattle purchases.

Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program?

You can contact Agricorp by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program available?

The Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program is a Other Support

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