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Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program
Payment protection for beef cattle sellers
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 320,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, and unincorporated associations applying for a livestock dealer licence
See full eligibility
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 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 95% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
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 application form
- Current financial statement
- Most recent complete income tax return, if no financial statements are available
- Statement of Tangible Net Worth, if no financial statements are available
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, and unincorporated associations applying for a livestock dealer licence
- Beef cattle producers
- Licensed dealers, including packing plant operators, abattoir operators, auction market operators, fair operators, exhibition operators, and country dealers
- Agents of licensed dealers
Who is not eligible
- Employees of dealers, as they are not considered agents and are not required to obtain an agent licence
- Third parties authorized by a licensed dealer without the written consent of 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.
Selection criteria
- Proper notification procedures were followed.
- The claim was filed within the required deadline.
- The sale involved an eligible buyer type.
- The parties did not agree to alternate payment timelines.
How to apply
- New dealers must contact Agricorp to request an application package.
- Complete and sign all sections of the application form.
- Enclose the required supporting documentation and applicable fees.
- Mail or fax the completed form and supporting documentation to Agricorp.
Processing and Agreement
- Agricorp reviews applications and financial statements.
- Agricorp issues licences to approved dealers and agents.
- If required payments are not made within the timelines set out, or if payments are in default, the licence may be lost.
Additional information
- Agricorp mails renewal packages to existing dealers 2 months before the dealer's licence expires
- A livestock dealer’s licence status, name, address and phone number are a public record
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Beef Cattle Financial Protection Program Program
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:
Dealers must apply for a licence annually
Applicants must demonstrate financial security to obtain a livestock dealer licence
Applicants without financial statements must submit a Statement of Tangible Net Worth and their most recent complete income tax return
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 contact@agricorp.com or by phone at 1-888-247-4999.
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 Grant and Funding