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Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program
Financial assistance for wildlife-caused damage
Latest source updateLast Update: June 14, 2026Latest change: The grant page now shows updated eligibility and claim steps for livestock, poultry, and bee damage under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Latest change: The grant page now shows updated eligibility and claim steps for livestock, poultry, and bee damage under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program updated
The page now presents a broader Brockton-focused summary of the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, including livestock, poultry, and bee damage claims, instead of the more limited claim guidance shown previously. It adds specific eligibility requirements such as a valid Farm Business Registration Number, a valid Premises Identification number, and a confirmation letter from the Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario, and it states that claims must be made within 48 hours while the Municipal Livestock Evaluator completes the investigation within 3 days of notification. The application process is also clearer: owners must contact the municipality, keep the animal in place until inspection, take 3 to 6 photographs, and submit the application through the municipality for OMAFRA review. The new page also notes that livestock or poultry damage caused by a dog not habitually kept on the producer’s premises is not eligible for compensation under this program.
Funding available
$ 8,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program provides financial assistance to eligible livestock, poultry, and beekeeping producers in Ontario for damage caused by eligible wildlife. It supports claims for injured or killed livestock, damaged bee colonies, hives, and beehive equipment, plus related veterinary costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Livestock or poultry killed or injured by an eligible wildlife predator
- Bee colonies, hives, or beehive equipment damaged by eligible wildlife
Documents Needed
- Colour photos of the damage and incident site
- Receipts and invoices for veterinary care and medication
- Proof that a veterinarian prescribed the medication used to treat the injury
- Breeding records or a veterinary/technician scan report for pregnant females
- Registration documents, or sale receipts and proof of pedigree, for registered animals or breeding poultry
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible livestock owners
- Eligible poultry owners
- Eligible beekeepers
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a valid NIEA or approved exemption
- Applicants without a valid NIE for the property where the damage or death occurred
- Claims involving livestock or poultry that were already dead or sick
- Claims involving non-eligible livestock or poultry species
- Claims involving non-eligible predator species
Eligible expenses
- Veterinary care for injured livestock, up to the fair market value of the livestock
- Medication costs tied to veterinary treatment for the injury
- On-farm medication stock costs used to treat the injury
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Claims involving livestock or poultry that were already dead or sick
- Claims involving non-eligible livestock or poultry species
- Claims involving non-eligible predator species
- Claims that do not comply with Ontario Regulation 106/09 or Ontario Regulation 105/09
How to apply
- Notify your municipality within 48 hours after discovering the injury or death; if the incident is outside a municipality, contact the MAAARO at 1 877 424-1300.
- Preserve the carcass and incident site, and gather photos and other evidence.
- Complete the application form, including the required identification information, and review it carefully.
- Indicate whether you will provide additional evidence and submit it within seven business days if applicable.
- The municipality submits the completed application and any additional evidence to the MAAARO after the investigation.
Processing and Agreement
- The municipality reviews the application for completeness before submission.
- OMAFRA assesses basic eligibility, evidence, reasonable measures, and compensation value.
- The decision is issued within 30 business days after a complete application is submitted.
- You have 20 business days from the date the decision letter is sent to appeal.
- If no appeal is filed within 20 business days, the payment process begins.
Additional information
- A Statement of Farm Support Payments (AGR-1) is issued to recipients.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program Program
What is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program?
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program provides financial assistance to eligible livestock, poultry, and beekeeping producers in Ontario for damage caused by eligible wildlife. It supports claims for injured or killed livestock, damaged bee colonies, hives, and beehive equipment, plus related veterinary costs.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program Funds up to $8,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program program, you must:
Valid NIEA at the time the damage or death occurred, or a documented exemption
Valid NIE for the property where the damage or death occurred, or a letter of confirmation from the Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario
An injured animal or carcass must be present for the claim to be eligible for compensation
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program?
Livestock or poultry killed or injured by an eligible wildlife predator
Bee colonies, hives, or beehive equipment damaged by eligible wildlife
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program?
You can contact Township of West Lincoln by email at wildlife.damage@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
Where is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program available?
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (OWDC) Program is a Grant and Funding