African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program (ASFIPP) - Prevention and Preparedness Stream

Who is eligible?

• For-profit organizations (such as partnerships and corporations)
• Not-for-profit organizations (including sector councils and corporations)
• Provincial, territorial, or municipal governments
• Indigenous organizations (First Nations, Métis, Inuit communities/governments, associations, not-for-profits, and for-profit organizations)
• Academic institutions (private universities and colleges, public degree-granting colleges and universities)

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and benefits for staff executing project activities (excluding administrative reporting roles).
• Professional or specialized contracted services, including inspection, consulting, project management, and expert services relevant to project tasks.
• Travel expenses directly related to project activities, such as transportation, per diems (meals, incidentals), accommodations, and associated travel costs.
• Capital expenditures for tangible assets directly required for the project (over $10,000 require pre-approval; purchase of land or buildings is ineligible).
• Other direct project costs such as shipping, printing, conference and registration fees, construction material costs, translation, and costs related to production of materials, documents, or marketing plans.
• Administrative costs related to project management and reporting, calculated as a 10% flat rate of eligible costs (excluding large capital expenditures).

Eligible geographic areas

• All provinces and territories of Canada.

• Clarity and completeness of the project description, including objectives, industry needs addressed, and alignment with program objectives.
• Demonstrated organizational capacity to deliver the proposed project, supported by past relevant experience and available resources.
• Quality and feasibility of the project work plan, including clearly defined activities, timelines, milestones, and performance measures.
• Detail and reasonableness of the proposed budget and supporting cost estimates.
• Comprehensive project risk mitigation plan, including identification of major risks and proposed mitigation actions.

• Step 1: Download and Complete the Project Application Form
  • Download and save the application form from the program's website.
  • Fill in all required sections, including organization information, project information, work plan, budget, and sources of funding.
• Step 2: Prepare Supporting Documents
  • Collect and prepare required attachments, such as:
    • Certificate or Articles of Incorporation (or equivalent legal documentation for Indigenous applicants).
    • The last two years' financial statements and the most recent interim financial statement.
    • Project endorsement letters or letters of support (optional).
    • Capital Asset Pre-approval using the AAFC template (if applicable for purchases over $10,000).
    • Project Risk Mitigation Plan, detailing risks, their impacts, and mitigation actions.
• Step 3: Complete the Work Plan and Budget Sections
  • Clearly outline key activities, timelines, responsible parties, and methods in the work plan tab.
  • Provide detailed cost breakdowns for each activity and enter project costs in the budget section.
  • Ensure that administrative costs are managed according to program instructions (do not manually include them in the budget; these are calculated automatically).
• Step 4: Review and Finalize Application Package
  • Ensure all required fields are complete and all documents are attached.
  • Check the checklist in the Project Information tab to confirm nothing is missing.
• Step 5: Submit Application to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
  • Submit the completed application form and all supporting documents to AAFC as instructed in the program materials.
  • The authorized representative must submit the application on behalf of the organization.
  • If you encounter technical difficulties when submitting, contact AAFC for assistance by phone at 1-877-246-4682 or by email at aafc.ASF-PPA.aac@agr.gc.ca.

• The application form automatically calculates administrative costs at a 10% flat rate, excluding capital assets over $100,000.
• All applicants must submit supporting documents with the application, including incorporation certificates and financial statements from the last two years.
• Applications cannot be considered until all required documentation is provided; incomplete packages will not be processed.
• If capital asset purchases exceed $10,000, pre-approval using the specified template is mandatory.