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Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario bee health production insurance protects overwintered colonies against insured losses. It covers colony losses caused by insured perils during the overwinter period and includes coverage for claim payments based on surviving colonies and selected insurable value.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Production insurance coverage for bee health
- Protection for colony losses during the overwinter period
- Claim coverage for losses caused by insured perils
Documents Needed
- Overwintered Colonies Report
- Spring Inventory and Proof of Loss form
- Assignment of Indemnity form, if assigning claim payments
- Repayment Plan form, if you have an outstanding balance owing to the Crown
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario beekeepers
- Commercial beekeeping operations
Who is not eligible
- Beekeepers with fewer than 50 colonies
- Operations that do not keep colonies in Ontario during the overwintering period
- Beekeepers not registered under the Bees Act
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Agricorp reviews the claim and may inspect the hives or request additional forms.
- A Spring Inventory and Proof of Loss form must be submitted before the claim can be finalized.
- Agricorp has 60 days to pay or confirm that no indemnity is payable after receiving the claim or required information.
- If you disagree with a final decision, you can request an issue review and then appeal to the Tribunal.
Additional information
- Coverage is part of Ontario Production Insurance.
- The program is cost-shared with governments.
- Eligible applicants may also qualify for a 10% premium discount for beneficial management practices.
- Appeals can be made through the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production Insurance – Bee Health Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Production Insurance – Bee Health. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Production Insurance – Bee Health?
Ontario bee health production insurance protects overwintered colonies against insured losses. It covers colony losses caused by insured perils during the overwinter period and includes coverage for claim payments based on surviving colonies and selected insurable value.
How much funding can be received?
Production Insurance – Bee Health Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Production Insurance – Bee Health program?
To be eligible for the Production Insurance – Bee Health program, you must:
At least 50 colonies
Registered under the Bees Act
All colonies in Ontario
What expenses are eligible under Production Insurance – Bee Health?
Production insurance coverage for bee health
Protection for colony losses during the overwinter period
Claim coverage for losses caused by insured perils
Who can I contact for more information about the Production Insurance – Bee Health?
You can contact Agricorp by email at contact@agricorp.com or by phone at 1-888-247-4999.
Where is the Production Insurance – Bee Health available?
The Production Insurance – Bee Health program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Production Insurance – Bee Health a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Production Insurance – Bee Health is a Grant and Funding