Honey Bee Health Initiative

Funding supports operational improvements that reduce biosecurity risks, overwinter loss, and to manage or prevent the introduction and spread of honey bee pests and disease.

Funding:

• 50% cost-share funding up to a maximum of $25,000 per registered commercial beekeeper
• $4,500 per registered hobbyist beekeeper

Eligibility:

Applicant must:

• Have a certificate of registration issued under the Ontario Bees Act
• Have ten (10) or more colonies registered with the Provincial Apiarist for the current beekeeping season
• Have completed a pest management course related to honey bees, specific to Ontario, from a recognized institution within the last two years

Due to high demand, applications are no longer being accepted.