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Wildlife Damage Program
Wildlife damage compensation for livestock and poultry producers
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program provides financial assistance to eligible livestock and poultry producers in Ontario when wildlife causes losses. It supports claims for livestock or poultry killed or injured by predators, and for damaged bee colonies, beehives, or beehive equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Claims for livestock or poultry killed or injured by an eligible wildlife predator.
- Claims for bee colonies, beehives, or beehive equipment damaged by eligible wildlife.
Documents Needed
- Three to six colour photos of each animal
- Veterinary receipts and invoices, if applicable
- Proof of exemption from a valid Farm Business Registration Number, if applicable
- Supporting evidence justifying premium payment, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible livestock and poultry producers
- Livestock or poultry owners
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a valid Farm Business Registration Number, Farm Property Identification Number, or Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario confirmation letter
- Claims involving a dog as the cause of damage
- Claims where the livestock or poultry was already dead or sick
Eligible expenses
- Veterinary costs for injured livestock or poultry, up to the fair market value of the livestock.
- Medication costs for at-farm drug stock when a veterinarian has prescribed the medication and purchase receipts are provided.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Claims involving a dog as the cause of damage.
- Claims for animals that were already dead or sick.
- Claims where the applicant does not comply with O. Reg. 106/09 or O. Reg. 105/09.
Selection criteria
- Applicant meets all eligibility requirements.
- Application is complete.
- Evidence supports predation by an eligible wildlife species.
- Animal or colony was healthy before the incident.
- Reasonable care was taken to prevent predation.
How to apply
- Notify your municipality within 48 hours after discovering the wildlife-related injury or death.
- Preserve the carcass and the site until the municipal investigator arrives.
- Provide the required photos and documents to the municipal investigator.
- Complete and sign the application form, including any additional evidence within seven business days if applicable.
- The municipality submits the completed application and any extra evidence to the Ministry within seven business days after the site inspection.
- Send all applications and supporting documents by email to wildlife.damage@ontario.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- The municipality reviews the claim for completeness and submits the completed claim and any additional evidence to the Ministry.
- The Ministry assesses basic eligibility, evidence of predation, reasonable care, and the value of compensation.
- The Ministry sends a decision letter with the compensation value within 30 business days after a complete application is submitted.
- The applicant has 20 business days from the date the letter was sent to appeal the decision.
- If no appeal is made after 20 business days, the payment process starts.
- Compensation is paid through the municipality, or directly to the address on the application if the applicant lives in a non-municipal territory.
Additional information
- An injured animal or carcass must be present for a claim to be eligible.
- If a producer submits five claims in one calendar year, they must complete and submit a Reasonable Care Plan application before receiving compensation for a sixth claim.
- Claims without a signature may be delayed or found ineligible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wildlife Damage Program Program
What is the Wildlife Damage Program?
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program provides financial assistance to eligible livestock and poultry producers in Ontario when wildlife causes losses. It supports claims for livestock or poultry killed or injured by predators, and for damaged bee colonies, beehives, or beehive equipment.
Who is eligible for the Wildlife Damage Program program?
To be eligible for the Wildlife Damage Program program, you must:
A valid Farm Business Registration Number, Farm Property Identification Number, or Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario confirmation letter is required.
The claim must involve eligible wildlife damage.
Reasonable care must be demonstrated.
What expenses are eligible under Wildlife Damage Program?
Claims for livestock or poultry killed or injured by an eligible wildlife predator.
Claims for bee colonies, beehives, or beehive equipment damaged by eligible wildlife.
Who can I contact for more information about the Wildlife Damage Program?
You can contact Township of Severn by email at wildlife.damage@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
Where is the Wildlife Damage Program available?
The Wildlife Damage Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Wildlife Damage Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Wildlife Damage Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Wildlife Damage Program?
Wildlife Damage Program is funded by Township of Severn