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Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley)
Compensation for wildlife-caused livestock losses
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides compensation for eligible livestock and poultry losses caused by wildlife predation. It supports claims for killed or injured animals and related veterinary costs, subject to maximum compensation values.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
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 by wildlife
- Claims for livestock or poultry injured by wildlife
- Claims for veterinary costs linked to wildlife predation
Documents Needed
- Completed Reasonable Care Plan form
- Farm Business Registration Number or exemption proof
- Premises Identification Number
- Supporting pages for additional care measures, if needed
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Livestock and poultry producers
- Farm businesses with eligible wildlife damage claims
Who is not eligible
- Claims where the damage was caused by a stray dog not normally kept on the premises
- Claims involving sick or diseased animals
- Applications missing required eligibility information
Eligible expenses
- Veterinary care for injured livestock, up to the livestock’s fair market value
- Medication costs for treatment directed by a veterinarian
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Losses caused by dogs not normally kept on the premises
- Claims with insufficient evidence
- Sick or diseased animals
- Claims without required registration or identification information
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Eligibility requirements met
- Sufficient evidence of predation
- Reasonable care demonstrated
- Required supporting documents provided
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the Reasonable Care Plan form
- Fill in owner and business identification details.
- Indicate your Farm Business Registration Number or exemption.
- Provide the Premises Identification Number for each location.
- Step 2: Describe current and planned care measures
- List existing predation prevention measures.
- Indicate planned farm management changes, investments, and services.
- Attach additional pages if needed.
- Step 3: Sign and submit the form
- Confirm that the information is true and accurate.
- Sign and date the form.
- Submit it to the Administrator of the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.
Processing and Agreement
- The municipality reviews the application for completeness
- OMAFRA assesses eligibility, evidence and reasonable care
- The applicant receives a decision letter with the assigned value
- Appeals must be submitted within 20 business days
- Approved payments are released after the appeal period ends
Additional information
- The program is administered through the local municipality and reviewed by OMAFRA.
- Compensation is considered taxable income.
- Owners may need to provide a Social Insurance Number or business number if requested.
- Owners must sign the completed application before submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) Program
What is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley)?
This program provides compensation for eligible livestock and poultry losses caused by wildlife predation. It supports claims for killed or injured animals and related veterinary costs, subject to maximum compensation values.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) program, you must:
Valid farm registration or exemption
Valid premises ID
Evidence of predation
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley)?
Claims for livestock or poultry killed by wildlife
Claims for livestock or poultry injured by wildlife
Claims for veterinary costs linked to wildlife predation
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley)?
You can contact Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE) by email at wildlife.damage@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
Where is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) available?
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Livestock Predation Claims (Drummond/North Elmsley) is a Grant and Funding