Resiliency and Public Trust

Predator Resistant Fence Construction

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Accepting applications until 11:59PM on February 27, 2025

Program guidelines have been revised for this intake. Please review carefully to ensure eligibility before applying.
 

Financial assistance is available for construction of the following fence types that reduce the risk of livestock predation:

  • Predator Resistant Fence: deters predators from attacking livestock by fencing calving areas, pastures, and extended grazing areas.
  • Dead Compost Pen: limits attraction of predators to farms by disposing of mortalities in a fenced deadstock compost area.

Intake Information

  • The intake for this program is currently open; funding requests will be accepted from January 16, 2025 to 11:59PM on February 27, 2025.
  • Applications must be received by February 27, 2025 to be considered for funding. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

Eligible Applicants

  • Agricultural Crown Land forage lease holders
  • Association of Manitoba Community Pastures
  • Indigenous primary producers and communities, including First Nations and Métis
  • Primary producers

Eligible Expenses

  • Incremental Personal Labour
  • Incremental Personal Equipment Use
  • Subcontracted Services Third-party
  • Equipment Rental
  • Materials and Supplies
  • Provincial Sales Tax (PST)

For more information on eligible project expenses, see the Program Guide

Project Timeline

  • Projects shall start on, or after, April 1, 2025
  • Fence construction must be completed by October 31, 2025
  • Fence inspections must be completed by November 28, 2025
  • Final claims, with invoices and proof of payment, must be submitted by December 19, 2025

Cost Share Funding

Eligible applicants can be reimbursed up to 75 per cent of total approved eligible expenses, to a maximum of $10,000. The total amount eligible will vary by project and will be based on size, type, and purpose of the fence constructed.

Additional Information and Documents

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Terms and Conditions Program Guide Applicant Information Form Application Worksheet Sample Agreement