Ontario — Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

This grant aims to support specific sectors within the agriculture and food industry, focusing on biosecurity risk management and emergency preparedness. Restrictions are likely focused on ensuring alignment with these goals, although specific exclusions are not detailed in the provided context.

• Companies not classified as Primary Producers, Processors, or Service Providers within the agriculture and food sectors may be ineligible.
• Organizations not related to either animal health or plant health initiatives.
• Businesses unable to align their projects with the specified project categories under the Initiative.
• Companies without the necessary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes that correspond to eligible sectors.
• Entities that do not possess a suitable Premises ID Number where required.

Eligible expenses

The Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative provides funding to enhance biosecurity within the agriculture and food sector. Eligible projects focus on reducing animal and plant health risks through various innovative and technical upgrades.

• Projects aimed at reducing animal health risks through improved production setups, testing, and management practices.
• Projects to improve livestock traceability equipment and processes to meet regulatory and market standards.
• Plant health-focused projects involving pest risk assessments, biosecurity procedures, and integrated pest management plans.
• Installation of sprayer upgrades for pesticide application equipment to improve plant health and minimize environmental impact.
• Activities to prevent pest introduction and spread using isolation, sanitation, and workflow control methods.
• Adoption of innovative pest monitoring and management tools for better risk management in plant health.
• Implementation of technologies and processes to reduce plant pest contamination in processing activities.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies located in the Province of Ontario, as the initiative is funded by Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

• Companies located within the Province of Ontario.

Applications for the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative are subject to ongoing availability of funds, and specific category requirements must be met for eligibility.

• Applications will be accepted until January 6, 2025, subject to availability of funds.
• Each project must have a completion date no later than February 1, 2025.
• Applicants can have a maximum of two submitted applications/projects in progress at any given time.
• A separate Application Form must be submitted for each proposed project.
• Applicants must not submit an application for a project that has already received funding through Sustainable CAP.
• Total assistance from all funding sources cannot exceed 100% of total eligible costs, with a 75% stacking limit for capital items for-profit businesses.
• Written quotes from third parties must be provided detailing proposed eligible costs.
• Site sketches may be required for some projects, including specific measurements and site features.
• Applicants must select and enter NAICS codes best describing their business and the primary sector/commodity impacted by the project.