Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Financial assistance is available for eligible livestock, poultry, and beekeeping losses caused by wildlife. The program also covers veterinarian costs for injured animals and damage to bee colonies, beehives, or beehive-related 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
- 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
- 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 wildlife.
- Claims for bee colonies, beehives, or beehive-related equipment damaged by wildlife.
Documents Needed
- Application form completed and signed
- Photos of the damage and site
- Veterinary invoices or receipts, if applicable
- Proof of FBRN, PID, or eligible exemption
- Supporting evidence such as breeding or registration records, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Livestock owners
- Poultry owners
- Beekeepers
- Farms operating as sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, or unincorporated associations
Who is not eligible
- Claims where a dog caused the damage.
- Applicants without valid required identification or exemption documents.
- Incomplete applications without sufficient evidence.
Eligible expenses
- Veterinary costs for injured livestock or poultry, up to fair market value.
- Medication costs linked to the injury, with proof of vet direction and purchase receipts.
- Compensation for damaged or killed eligible livestock, poultry, bee colonies, beehives, and related equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Damage caused by a dog.
- Premium claims without supporting documentation.
- Claims for flock damage as a premium.
- Ineligible applications that are incomplete or missing required evidence.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
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
- Step 1: Report the incident and notify the municipality or Ministry within the required timeline.
- Submit the incident details through the eServices portal or to the municipality.
- Take photos and preserve the site and carcass until inspection.
- Step 2: Inspection and evidence collection
- Allow the investigator to inspect the site and document the damage.
- Provide supporting records such as photos, receipts, and breeding or registration documents if applicable.
- Step 3: Complete and sign the application
- Review the form carefully and sign it after the investigator completes their portion.
- Provide any additional evidence within seven business days if requested.
- Step 4: Submission and review
- The municipality or investigator submits the completed application to OMAFRA.
- OMAFRA reviews the file and issues a decision.
Processing and Agreement
- The municipality reviews the application for completeness.
- OMAFRA assesses eligibility, evidence, reasonable care, and compensation value.
- A decision is issued within 30 business days after a complete application is received.
- If refused or partially approved, the applicant may request an appeal within 20 business days.
- Approved payments are issued through the municipality, or directly by the Ministry in some cases.
Additional information
- An injured animal or carcass must be present for compensation.
- Claims may require a Reasonable Care Plan after repeated applications.
- Payments may be taxable income and tax forms are issued.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wildlife Damage Program Program
What is the Wildlife Damage Program?
Financial assistance is available for eligible livestock, poultry, and beekeeping losses caused by wildlife. The program also covers veterinarian costs for injured animals and damage to bee colonies, beehives, or beehive-related equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Wildlife Damage Program Funds up to $8,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Wildlife Damage Program program?
To be eligible for the Wildlife Damage Program program, you must:
Valid FBRN or exemption
Valid PID required
Wildlife-related damage only
What expenses are eligible under Wildlife Damage Program?
Claims for livestock or poultry killed or injured by wildlife.
Claims for bee colonies, beehives, or beehive-related equipment damaged by 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