Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) — Stream 1

The Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) grants are available for legal entities that meet certain criteria. Here are the types of companies that can apply for this grant: 1. Young Producers: Individuals who are 35 years old or younger on January 1, 2021, and actively engaged in farming in Canada can apply for additional cost-sharing benefits, subject to specific conditions outlined in the program. 2. Majority Owned by Young Producers: Businesses, trusts, or partnerships where young producers are majority shareholders, members, beneficiaries, partners, or owners can be eligible for the grant. Majority ownership is defined as more than 50%. If more than one young producer is involved, their cumulative ownership percentage will be considered. 3. Led by Young Producers: Companies where young producers have managed the business for more than 2 years, are actively involved in strategic and day-to-day decision-making, and are working towards acquisition/succession can apply for the grant. These young producers must be children, spouses, or grandchildren of majority shareholders, members, beneficiaries, partners, or owners. Applicants will need to self-identify as majority owned or led by young producers when registering for the program and provide supporting documentation as required. The eligibility criteria for young producers offer them opportunities for increased cost-sharing under the PEFIP grant.

Eligible expenses for the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) grant include: - Investments to increase efficiency or productivity on the farm - Expenditures to improve on-farm food safety and biosecurity - Costs related to enhancing environmental sustainability - Expenses for responding to consumer preferences such as improving animal welfare, adopting alternative housing systems, or transitioning to organic production These are the eligible expenses that can be covered by the PEFIP grant.