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African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream
Supports pork sector preparedness for African swine fever emergencies
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream provides up to $1 million in government funding per project over three years to help the pork sector prepare for and mitigate the impact of African Swine Fever. Eligible activities include processor retrofits, regional preparation for welfare slaughter and disposal, equipment acquisition, transportation planning, and training.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Retrofit of processing facilities to support welfare slaughter and carcass disposal.
- Regional planning and preparation for humane slaughter and safe disposal of animals in the event of an African Swine Fever outbreak.
- Evaluation and implementation of technologies for animal destruction and carcass disposal.
- Development of contingency plans, including transportation and logistics strategies for emergency slaughter and disposal.
- Purchase and training in the use of specialized equipment for welfare slaughter and disposal operations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations (such as corporations and partnerships)
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, or municipal governments
- Indigenous organizations and governments (First Nation, Inuit, Métis)
- Academic institutions (universities and colleges)
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations that do not have a legal status allowing them to enter into binding agreements.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of slaughter and disposal equipment.
- Processor retrofits for welfare slaughter and disposal.
- Preparation costs for carcass disposal.
- Creation of engineering designs for retrofits and disposal sites.
- Development of transportation strategies for slaughter and disposal, including truck washes.
- Costs related to the evaluation of technologies for destruction and disposal.
- Provision of training on proper use of slaughter and disposal equipment.
- Expenses for welfare slaughter and disposal exercises.
Eligible geographic areas
- All provinces and territories of Canada
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until November 30, 2024, or until funds are fully committed, with the program ending March 31, 2025.
- For Quebec-based applicants, compliance with the province's M-30 Act is required and must be demonstrated during project assessment.
- Intellectual property for materials developed under the funding will generally vest in the applicant, but the government may require a non-exclusive licence for administrative purposes.
- Receipt of your application will be acknowledged within one business day, and assessment and notification of approval or rejection typically occur within 100 business days of a complete application.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream?
The African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream provides up to $1 million in government funding per project over three years to help the pork sector prepare for and mitigate the impact of African Swine Fever. Eligible activities include processor retrofits, regional preparation for welfare slaughter and disposal, equipment acquisition, transportation planning, and training.
How much funding can be received?
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream program?
To be eligible for the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream program, you must:
Applicants must be legal entities capable of entering into legally binding agreements.
Eligible types include for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, governments, Indigenous groups, and academia.
What expenses are eligible under African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream?
Retrofit of processing facilities to support welfare slaughter and carcass disposal.
Regional planning and preparation for humane slaughter and safe disposal of animals in the event of an African Swine Fever outbreak.
Evaluation and implementation of technologies for animal destruction and carcass disposal.
Development of contingency plans, including transportation and logistics strategies for emergency slaughter and disposal.
Purchase and training in the use of specialized equipment for welfare slaughter and disposal operations.
Who can I contact for more information about the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.ASF-PPA.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream available?
The African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream is a Grant and Funding