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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers
Financial support for dairy producers facing HPAI
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- Funding available
- $ 50,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support to dairy producers affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza. It helps cover veterinary and biosecurity-related costs, with assistance available up to $50,000 per business.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $50,000
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Dairy farmers
- Dairy production sites in Quebec
Eligible expenses
- Veterinary fees related to HPAI screening and treatment
- Costs to implement MAPAQ-ordered biosecurity measures
- Compensation related to quarantine impacts
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
Activities funded
- HPAI screening and prevention on dairy farms
- Control measures on infected dairy production sites
- Implementation of enhanced biosecurity measures
- Quarantine response on affected dairy operations
How to apply
- Step 1: Report the situation
- Contact your veterinarian if clinical signs are suspected.
- Notify your PLQ representative as soon as a case is suspected or linked.
- Step 2: Obtain official status
- MAPAQ assesses the situation and issues the required status attestation.
- Step 3: Register for the program
- Complete the registration form with the PLQ-designated third-party administrator.
- For Tier 2, notify PLQ within 48 business hours.
Documents Needed
- Program registration form
- Claim form
- Invoices for eligible expenses
- Supporting documents for eligible expenses
- MAPAQ status attestation
Selection criteria
- Applications are prioritized by the date the registration form is received.
- If multiple registrations are received on the same day, priority is based on the MAPAQ status confirmation date.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers Program
What is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Support Program for Dairy Farmers?
This program provides financial support to dairy producers affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza. It helps cover veterinary and biosecurity-related costs, with assistance available up to $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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
Veterinary fees related to HPAI screening and treatment
Costs to implement MAPAQ-ordered biosecurity measures
Compensation related to quarantine impacts
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.