African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream

• The maximum federal contribution from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is normally $1 million per project over three years.
• For provincial, territorial, and municipal government applicants: AAFC may cover up to 60% of eligible project costs, requiring at least a 40% contribution from the applicant.
• For all other eligible applicants: AAFC may cover up to 85% of eligible project costs, with at least a 15% contribution from the applicant.
• For non-profit and public sector applicants, the applicant's share can include both cash and in-kind contributions (up to 10% of total project costs for in-kind support).
• Total government funding for a project generally should not exceed 85%, but may reach up to 100% in certain cases for sector-wide benefit, excluding for-profit organizations.

• The applicant must be a legal entity capable of entering into legally binding agreements.
• Eligible applicant types include for-profit organizations (such as corporations and partnerships), not-for-profit organizations, provincial/territorial/municipal governments, Indigenous organizations and communities, and academic institutions.
• The applicant must clearly identify all sources of project funding, including their own contribution and any from partners or government sources.
• The project must support the pork industry's efforts in African Swine Fever (ASF) prevention, mitigation, welfare slaughter, or disposal activities.
• The application must be fully completed with all required supporting documentation included.

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

• Completeness of the application and eligibility of the proposed project.
• Alignment of proposed activities, expected results, and outcomes with program objectives and priorities.
• Identification of all sources of project funding, including in-kind support.
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver ASF prevention and mitigation for the Canadian pork industry, including qualifications and track record.
• Reasonableness and necessity of proposed activities and expenditures to achieve project objectives.

• 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.