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Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects
Support for herd protection against predators
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects supports sheep and goat breeders facing wolf and bear predation, with circle 3 wolf extended to all departments except overseas, Corsica, Paris and its inner suburbs. Funding helps cover reinforced herding, protection dogs, electrified fences, studies, technical support, and shepherd salaries.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Implementing flock protection measures against wolf and bear predation.
- Hiring shepherds for collective summer pastures in zones of very high predation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Livestock breeders with sheep and goats exposed to predation risk.
- Managers of collective summer pastures in zones of very high predation, for the circle 0 bear component.
- Holders of protection dogs, under the circle 3 wolf component.
Eligible expenses
- Reinforced herding, protection dogs, and electrified fences.
- Studies and technical support.
- Shepherd salaries, for the circle 0 bear support.
Eligible geographic areas
- Zones of very high predation
How to apply
- Respond to the national call for projects detailing the implementation terms and commitments.
- Submit requests through the SAFRAN online service, open from 1 January to 31 July 2026 (midnight).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects Program
What is the Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects?
The Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects supports sheep and goat breeders facing wolf and bear predation, with circle 3 wolf extended to all departments except overseas, Corsica, Paris and its inner suburbs. Funding helps cover reinforced herding, protection dogs, electrified fences, studies, technical support, and shepherd salaries.
Who is eligible for the Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects program?
To be eligible for the Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects program, you must:
The applicant must be a livestock breeder with sheep or goats subject to predation risk.
For circle 0 bear support, the applicant must manage collective summer pastures in zones of very high predation.
What expenses are eligible under Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects?
Implementing flock protection measures against wolf and bear predation.
Hiring shepherds for collective summer pastures in zones of very high predation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at cab-presse.agriculture@agriculture.gouv.fr or by phone at 01 49 55 59 74.
Where is the Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects available?
The Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects program is available across Canada.
Is the Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects?
Livestock Protection Against Predation Aid Scheme — 2026 Call for Projects is funded by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)