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

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.

• Step 1: Review Program Guidelines
  • Carefully read the Applicant Guide and Annex A: How to complete the application form to fully understand the program requirements.
  • Ensure that your proposed activities and costs are eligible under the program.
• Step 2: Prepare Application Materials
  • Complete the project application form thoroughly, providing all required information on project activities, objectives, expected results, and detailed budgets.
  • Compile and attach all supporting documents as required by the application guide.
• Step 3: Identify Funding Sources
  • Clearly indicate all sources of funding for the project, including your contribution and any other industry or partner funding.
• Step 4: Submit Application
  • Follow the instructions in the Applicant Guide for submitting your completed application form and supporting documents to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until November 30, 2024, or until funding is fully committed.
• Step 5: Acknowledgement of Receipt
  • Receive an acknowledgement notice from AAFC confirming that your application has been received.
  • Do not consider your application officially submitted until you have received this notice.
• Step 6: Application Assessment
  • AAFC reviews your application for completeness and eligibility.
  • A full assessment of the project against program criteria is conducted, and AAFC may request additional information.
• Step 7: Funding Decision and Agreement
  • If approved, a program officer will contact you to discuss project details, funding levels, and terms.
  • Negotiate and enter into a Contribution Agreement with AAFC.

• 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.