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Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Compensates New Brunswick producers for wildlife damage
Latest source updateLast Update: April 9, 2026Latest change: The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program now includes updated claim guidance, eligibility details, and contact information for wildlife-related crop losses.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Latest change: The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program now includes updated claim guidance, eligibility details, and contact information for wildlife-related crop losses.
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program updated
The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program has been updated with expanded claim instructions for crop damage, including new handling guidance for harvested and unharvested production, sampling, proof of destruction, and buyer references. Eligibility and scope language also shift slightly to reflect broader wildlife-damage coverage, while the compensation cap and core timeline remain largely unchanged. Contact and support details are more prominent, so applicants may now be directed to updated submission or assistance endpoints when filing a claim.
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 35,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened July 9, 2024
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program provides New Brunswick agricultural producers with up to $35,000 per year (up to 80% compensation) to offset eligible crop losses and livestock death or injury caused by wildlife. Eligible activities include reporting and allowing inspection of damage within 72 hours and taking reasonable prevention measures such as fencing, netting, scare devices, and other best management practices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reporting and having assessed wildlife-caused damage to eligible crops for compensation.
- Reporting and having assessed wildlife-caused death or injury (predation) of eligible livestock for compensation.
Documents Needed
- Completed compensation application form
- Claim details and damage description
- Supporting proof of veterinary treatment, if applicable
- Proof of livestock or production details, if requested
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New Brunswick agricultural producers (crop producers)
- New Brunswick agricultural producers (livestock producers)
Who is not eligible
- Non-agricultural businesses (i.e., organizations that are not New Brunswick agricultural producers).
- Agricultural operations located outside New Brunswick.
Eligible expenses
- Losses of eligible crops and other eligible agricultural products damaged by wildlife.
- Losses due to wildlife predation causing death or injury to eligible livestock.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Losses caused by poor management or neglect
- Crop damage harvested before inspection
- Losses reported after the damage date
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick, Canada.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Alignment with program objectives
- Demonstrated need for funding
- Feasibility and sustainability of the project
- Organizational capacity to deliver on the project
- Potential economic impact
How to apply
- Step 1: Report wildlife damage (timely notification)
- Notify the Department within 72 hours of discovering the loss or damage.
- Provide details of the loss or damage so the cause or probable cause can be confirmed by the Department.
- Step 2: Arrange inspection and assessment (Department confirmation)
- Allow Department staff to confirm the cause or probable cause of loss or death.
- For crop damage, ensure damaged crops are not harvested prior to inspection by Department staff.
- Work with the Department/NBAIC as compensation is assessed from the date the damage or loss is reported.
- Step 3: Submit your compensation request to the program administrator (NBAIC / Industry Financial Programs)
- Contact the Industry Financial Programs (Branch) to initiate/submit your request for compensation through the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program administered by the New Brunswick Agricultural Insurance Commission (NBAIC).
- Send your request or questions by email to: DAAF-MAAP@gnb.ca.
- Or contact by mail/in person at: Industry Financial Programs (Branch), 1350 Regent Street, Fredericton.
Processing and Agreement
- The Department reviews the reported loss/damage and confirms the cause or probable cause.
- Department staff assess the damage/loss starting from the date it was reported (compensation is not retroactive).
- For crop losses, Department staff inspect the damaged crops before they are harvested.
- The New Brunswick Agricultural Insurance Commission (NBAIC) administers the file and determines compensation based on the assessment.
Additional information
- The cause or probable cause of the loss must be confirmed by the Department before compensation can be assessed.
- Compensation is assessed from the date the damage or loss is reported and is not retroactive.
- Damaged crops must not be harvested before an inspection is completed by Department staff.
- The program is administered by the New Brunswick Agricultural Insurance Commission (NBAIC), and producers do not need to be an Agricultural Insurance client to receive compensation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program Program
What is the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program?
The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program provides New Brunswick agricultural producers with up to $35,000 per year (up to 80% compensation) to offset eligible crop losses and livestock death or injury caused by wildlife. Eligible activities include reporting and allowing inspection of damage within 72 hours and taking reasonable prevention measures such as fencing, netting, scare devices, and other best management practices.
How much funding can be received?
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program program?
To be eligible for the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program program, you must:
Must be a New Brunswick agricultural producer.
Must report wildlife damage/loss within 72 hours (before crop harvest/inspection).
Must take reasonable measures to prevent/limit wildlife damage.
What expenses are eligible under Wildlife Damage Compensation Program?
Reporting and having assessed wildlife-caused damage to eligible crops for compensation.
Reporting and having assessed wildlife-caused death or injury (predation) of eligible livestock for compensation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at DAAF-MAAP@gnb.ca.
Where is the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program available?
The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program is a Grant and Funding