How do I apply for Honey Bee Health Initiative?

You can apply online through the official program website. Visit the application portal to submit your application.

What industries are eligible for Honey Bee Health Initiative?

Eligible industries include: beekeeping, agriculture.

Who administers Honey Bee Health Initiative?

This program is administered by Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association.

Are there similar programs to Honey Bee Health Initiative?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Agriculture, Food & Fisheries category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Honey Bee Health Initiative?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Honey Bee Health Initiative

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

🌾 Agriculture, Food & Fisheries🏪 Small Business📈 Growth🗺️ Provincial🔧 Equipment

Funding for beekeepers in Ontario

Funding

Up to $25,000

Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Access funding of up to $25,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs to maintain healthy honey bee colonies as well as grow your number of colonies.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Cost-share funding (50%) to support beekeepers in maintaining healthy honey bee colonies and increasing their numbers to ensure the sustainability of the beekeeping industry in Ontario. Projects focus on operational improvements to reduce biosecurity risks, overwintering loss, and manage/prevent the introduction/spread of honey bee pests and diseases. This includes purchasing/modifying equipment/facilities, adopting best management practices, sampling/analysis for pests/diseases, and purchasing new honey bee stock/queens. Maximum funding is $25,000 for registered commercial beekeepers and $4,500 for registered hobbyist beekeepers.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium

Industries: beekeeping, agriculture

Region: Ontario

Other Criteria: Registered beekeepers (commercial or hobbyist), Hold a valid certificate of registration issued under the Bees Act (Ontario) for the current beekeeping season, Proof of having completed a pest management course related to honeybees and specific to Ontario within the last two years, OR proof of completing a diploma or degree in beekeeping within the last five years from a recognized institution

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Carefully read the Honey Bee Health Initiative Program Guide.
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🌐Application Portal: https://osciaportal.org
📤Submission Method: online
🔄Intake Type: null

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Completed enrolment form
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📎Optional Documents: Additional sheets for project activities
Additional sheets for project cost information
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available: Biochar Project Application Form
✉️Supporting Letters: No supporting letters required.

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: cost-share funding for best management practices (BMPs) related to honey bee health
💳Payment Model: reimbursement

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 50%
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind
📚Stacking Rules: Not specified
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Quotes or proposals for all proposed activities to support costs

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: final only
📑Reporting Requirements: project updates
progress claims
🔍Audit Requirements: You must comply with onsite field inspections and/or audits by OSCIA upon notice.
📢Branding Requirements: You must acknowledge and accept that OSCIA or Canada may publish information about the project.
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years