Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
PE, Canada
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
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- Government of Prince Edward Island
- Department of Agriculture
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Gain access to financial assistance to support abattoirs with activities aimed at improving profitability, viability, environmental sustainability, and increased food security.
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The PEI Livestock Strategy Program offers funding for various projects designed to enhance different aspects of livestock production, including environmental sustainability, productivity, and profitability.
- Enhancement of on-farm genetics
- Initiatives for third-party on-farm evaluation of animal performance and genetic potential
- Improvement of on-farm feed efficiency
- Promotion of leading-edge management practices
- Projects associated with on-farm climate change mitigation and resiliency
- Information sharing and/or knowledge transfer activities
- Infrastructure improvements or innovative projects for increased carrying capacity and carbon sequestration
- Adapting existing equipment or technologies in a new and innovative way
- Activities that enhance grazing and complement wildlife habitat
- Demonstration and evaluation of new technologies
- Adoption of process improvements that will improve operational efficiency and profitability
- Activities that reduce GHG emissions produced by livestock processing
- Activities to manage abattoir and/or poultry waste
- Activities required to achieve federal licensing
- Replacement of honeybee queens and expansion of honeybee colonies
- Adoption and development of new beekeeping equipment, technologies, or process improvements
- Adoption of Integrated Pest Management strategies
- Research activities deemed to be an industry priority
- Purchase of queen-rearing equipment, monitoring and detection equipment for honeybee pests and diseases
- Purchase of beekeeping equipment or other technologies for improved colony management
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$15,000
Developing bee health monitoring systems in a beekeeping business
$8,000
Adopting pest management strategies in an apple orchard
$20,000
Improving feed efficiency at a beef cattle farm with new technologies
$18,000
Implementing innovative grazing techniques in a sheep farm
$18,000
Adapting climate resiliency strategies for a dairy farm
$12,000
Enhancing genetic potential at a poultry farm with third-party evaluation
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The PEI Livestock Strategy Program supports projects in productivity, resource capacity, environmental sustainability, revenue diversification, and risk management to enhance the livestock industry in PEI. Eligibility criteria vary by sub-program but generally include specific groups and activities.
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs and associations
- Municipal and provincial governments
- Community pasture groups
- Provincially (PEI) licensed abattoirs and poultry processors
- PEI beekeepers
- Others as approved by the Prince Edward Island Livestock Strategy Program Review Committee
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Yes, there are eligible types of companies for the PEI Livestock Strategy Program. Eligible recipients vary by sub-program but include agriculture industry organizations, provincial abattoirs, community pasture groups, and more.
- Mi’kmaq First Nations and other Indigenous groups
- Agriculture industry organizations, clubs and associations
- Municipal and provincial governments
- Community pasture groups
- Provincially (PEI) licensed abattoirs and poultry processors
- PEI beekeepers
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. This includes:
- Non-profit organizations
- Government entities
- Companies outside of Canada
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant:
- Enhancement of on-farm genetics
- Initiatives for third-party on-farm evaluation of animal performance and genetic potential
- Improvement of on-farm feed efficiency
- Promotion of leading-edge management practices
- Projects associated with on-farm climate change mitigation and resiliency
- Information sharing and/or knowledge transfer activities
- Infrastructure improvements or innovative projects which lead to increased carrying capacity and carbon sequestration
- Adapting existing equipment or technologies in a new and innovative way
- Activities that enhance grazing and compliment wildlife habitat
- Demonstration and evaluation of new technologies
- Adoption of process improvements that will improve operational efficiency, quality of processed products, and/or profitability
- Activities that will reduce GHG emissions produced by livestock processing
- Activities to manage abattoir and/or poultry waste
- Activities required to achieve federal licensing
- Replacement of honeybee queens
- Expansion of the number of honeybee colonies owned
- Purchase of queens
- Purchase of splits and nucleus colonies contributing to expansion
- Purchase of colonies from Island beekeepers who are exiting the honey beekeeping sector
- Adoption and development of new beekeeping equipment, technologies, or process improvements
- Adoption of Integrated Pest Management strategies
- Research activities deemed to be an industry priority
- Costs directly associated with industry research
- Purchase of queen-rearing equipment
- Purchase of monitoring and detection equipment for honeybee pests and diseases
- Purchase of beekeeping equipment or other technologies leading to improved management of pests and diseases and improved colony overwintering
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Prince Edward Island (PEI). Applicants must be based in or operate within PEI to be eligible for funding.
- Prince Edward Island (PEI)
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The evaluation and selection criteria for the PEI Livestock Strategy Program include the assessment of project feasibility, alignment with strategic priorities, and the potential impact on PEI's livestock industry. The criteria ensure that projects are sustainable, innovative, and contribute to industry resilience and profitability.
- Project feasibility
- Alignment with strategic priorities
- Potential impact on PEI's livestock industry
- Sustainability
- Innovation
- Contribution to industry resilience and profitability
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- Step 1: Review Eligibility Criteria
- Check if you are an eligible recipient.
- Review the program and funding criteria in the PEI Livestock Strategy Program Guidelines.
- Step 2: Collect Required Information
- Applicant contact information.
- Business or organization information, including CRA registration number.
- Partnership information, if applicable.
- Project start and end date.
- Additional sources of project funding.
- Recipient type (e.g., primary producer, agricultural landowner, processor).
- Type of industry (e.g., Dairy, potato, beef, hog, grains and oilseeds).
- Signature for declaration and consent to personal information.
- Demographic information (optional).
- Step 3: Complete the PEI Livestock Strategy Program General Application Form
- Step 4: Complete Appendix A and/or B
- Depending on which sub-program(s) you are applying for, complete the necessary appendices located within the PEI Livestock Strategy Program General Application Form.
- Step 5: Submit the Application
- Submit the completed application form along with Appendix A and/or B to the PEI Department of Agriculture.
- Contact information:
- Address: 11 Kent Street, PO Box 2000, Charlottetown PE C1A 7N8
- Telephone: (902) 368-4880
- Email: livestock@gov.pe.ca
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a new funding initiative to bolster the agricultural sector from 2023 to 2028. It aims to enhance the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture industry.
- Program duration: April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028
- Total funding: $3.5 billion over 5 years
- Federal programs and activities funding: $1 billion
- Cost-shared programs and activities funding by federal, provincial, and territorial governments: $2.5 billion
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livestock@gov.pe.ca
902-368-4880
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