Honey Bee Health Initiative (Commercial Beekeepers)

Funding for beekeepers in Ontario

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Honey Bee Health Initiative helps to support beekeepers in maintaining healthy honey bee colonies as well as grow their number of colonies to increase the sustainability of the beekeeping industry in Ontario.

1. Review the Honey Bee Health Initiative Program Guide to understand eligibility criteria and required documentation 2. Ensure you have a valid certificate of registration issued under the Bees Act for the current beekeeping season 3. Complete a pest management course related to honey bees specific to Ontario within the last two years, or obtain a diploma or degree in beekeeping from a recognized institution within the last five years 4. Gather quotes or proposals for all proposed activities to support cost estimates 5. Create an account and complete the Enrolment Form on the OSCIA Portal 6. Fill out the Application Form on the OSCIA Portal 7. Upload the required documents, including the valid certificate of registration, proof of completed pest management course or beekeeping diploma/degree, and quotes or proposals for proposed activities 8. Submit the completed application through the OSCIA Portal