A new program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) called the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative, was launched yesterday. Applications for the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative will be accepted as of September 19, 2023 with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis and subject to funding availability. More details below:
Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative
- Will launch Sept 19 2023
- Continuous intake until January 6th (first come, first serve basis)
- Reimbursement based
- Delivered by OMAFRA by Rural Programs Branch (previously has been OSCIA)
- Call AICC for more information
- Guidelines are now up on Ontario.ca: find them HERE
Categories include:
- Preventing introduction and spread of pests (up to 50K per project)
- Innovative pest monitoring tools (Up to 50K per project)
- Learning, Training and Education related to plant health biosecurity
- Sprayer upgrades for integrated pest management
- And Others…
