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Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Compensation for wildlife damage to farm assets
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario compensates eligible owners for wildlife damage to livestock, poultry, and bee assets. It supports claims for injuries, deaths, and damage caused by eligible wildlife species.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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
- Claims for livestock or poultry killed or injured by eligible wildlife.
- Claims for bee colonies, beehives, or beehive-related equipment damaged by eligible wildlife.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Photos of the damage and site.
- Farm Business Registration Number and Premises Identification number.
- Supporting records for premiums or veterinary costs, if applicable.
- Additional evidence, if available.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Livestock owners
- Poultry producers
- Beekeepers
Who is not eligible
- Claims involving damage caused by dogs.
- Applicants without required identification or registration information.
- Claims for animals that were already sick or dead.
Eligible expenses
- Veterinary costs for injured livestock or poultry, up to fair market value.
- Damage to bee colonies, beehives, and beehive-related equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Claims for animals that were already dead or sick.
- Damage caused by dogs.
- Flock damage not specifically covered by the program.
- Premium claims without supporting documents.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Eligibility requirements are met.
- The application is complete.
- There is sufficient evidence of eligible wildlife predation.
- The animal or bee asset was in good health before the incident.
- Reasonable care measures were taken.
How to apply
- Step 1: Notify the municipality or ministry within the required time.
- Report the injury, death, or damage.
- Preserve the site and carcass or damaged equipment.
- Step 2: Investigator review and form completion
- The investigator inspects the site and completes the application.
- Provide photos and supporting evidence.
- Step 3: Owner review and signature
- Review the completed form carefully.
- Sign the application and submit any extra evidence within the deadline.
- Step 4: Submission to OMAFRA
- The municipality submits the complete application by email.
- The ministry reviews the file and issues a decision.
Processing and Agreement
- The municipality or investigator reviews the application for completeness.
- OMAFRA assesses eligibility, evidence, reasonable care, and compensation value.
- The owner receives a written decision after assessment.
- Approved claims move to payment through the municipality or ministry.
- Appeals may be requested in writing within 20 business days.
Additional information
- The program is taxable income.
- Approved payments are issued through the municipality or directly by the ministry in some cases.
- A Statement of Farm Support Payments (AGR-1) is issued to recipients.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program Program
What is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program?
Ontario compensates eligible owners for wildlife damage to livestock, poultry, and bee assets. It supports claims for injuries, deaths, and damage caused by eligible wildlife species.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program Funds up to $8,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program program, you must:
Farm owner or beekeeper
Valid farm registration and premises ID
Reasonable care and evidence required
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program?
Claims for livestock or poultry killed or injured by eligible wildlife.
Claims for bee colonies, beehives, or beehive-related equipment damaged by eligible wildlife.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program?
You can contact Township of Huron-Kinloss by email at wildlife.damage@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
Where is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program available?
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program is a Grant and Funding