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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers
Financial support for dairy farmers facing HPAI
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support to dairy farmers to prevent and control highly pathogenic avian influenza on their farms. It offers assistance for screening, biosecurity measures, treatment costs, quarantine impacts, and related claims up to a maximum of $50,000 per business.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- HPAI screening and prevention on dairy farms
- Control measures on infected dairy production sites
- Implementation of enhanced biosecurity measures
- Treatment of sick animals and quarantine response
Documents Needed
- Program registration form
- Claim form
- Invoices for eligible expenses
- Supporting documents for eligible expenses
- MAPAQ status attestation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Dairy farmers
- Dairy production sites in Quebec
Eligible expenses
- Veterinary fees related to HPAI screening and animal treatment
- Temporary biosecurity measures required or recommended for HPAI control
- Costs to implement MAPAQ-imposed biosecurity measures
- 50% of required machinery or equipment purchase costs
- Quarantine compensation at $1.11 per day per lactating or dry cow
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses already reimbursed by CFIA or MAPAQ
- Costs not related to HPAI screening, control, or required biosecurity measures
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed with PLQ and MAPAQ involvement.
- MAPAQ issues the official status attestation used to confirm eligibility.
- Claims must be submitted within the required deadlines after negative test results or after regaining uninfected status.
- Payments may be adjusted to account for any advance already received.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers. 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 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers?
This program provides financial support to dairy farmers to prevent and control highly pathogenic avian influenza on their farms. It offers assistance for screening, biosecurity measures, treatment costs, quarantine impacts, and related claims up to a maximum of $50,000 per business.
How much funding can be received?
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers program?
To be eligible for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers program, you must:
Dairy production site in Quebec
MAPAQ status attestation required
Registration through PLQ administrator
What expenses are eligible under Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers?
HPAI screening and prevention on dairy farms
Control measures on infected dairy production sites
Implementation of enhanced biosecurity measures
Treatment of sick animals and quarantine response
Who can I contact for more information about the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) or by phone at 1-833-470-5248.
Where is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers available?
The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers is a Other Support