Get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 70% of the costs of on-farm investments in modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and meeting changing consumer demands, retroactive to March 19, 2019.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP), applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Applicants must be supply-managed poultry and egg producers in Canada. 2. Applicants must be actively engaged in farming in Canada. 3. The legal entity applying for funding must be majority owned by a young producer (35 years old or younger on January 1, 2021) or led by a young producer(s) as per the definition provided. 4. Young producers must have managed the business for more than 2 years and be working toward acquisition/succession, have an active role in strategic and day-to-day decision-making, be a child/child's spouse or grandchild of the majority shareholders/members/beneficiaries/partners/owners, and must be currently developing or have developed a succession plan to acquire the farm. 5. Applicants must self-identify as majority owned or led by young producer(s) when registering with the program and provide a declaration, along with supporting documentation if requested. 6. Applicants must meet the cost-sharing requirements with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the eligible project costs. 7. Funding is allocated based on provincial shares of the national quota/production determined by the respective provincial marketing boards. These are the key eligibility criteria for the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program.

Who is eligible

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

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.

Eligible projects & activities

- Increasing efficiency or productivity - Improving on-farm food safety and biosecurity - Enhancing environmental sustainability - Responding to consumer preferences such as improving animal welfare, adopting alternative housing systems, transitioning to organic production, etc.

Evaluation & selection criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Efficiency or productivity increase
On-farm food safety and biosecurity improvement
Environmental sustainability enhancement
Response to consumer preferences (e.g., animal welfare, alternative housing systems, organic production)

How to apply

Step 1: Review the objectives and funding details of the program:
Understand the aim of the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP)
Review the funding allocations and cost-sharing requirements
Familiarize yourself with the considerations for young producers
Step 2: Check your eligibility:
Determine if you are a supply-managed poultry or egg producer
Ensure your project aligns with the program's objectives
Verify if you qualify for additional cost share as a young producer
Step 3: Prepare necessary documentation:
Gather information on your production/quota holdings as of January 1, 2021
If applicable, compile evidence of majority ownership or leadership by young producer(s)
Step 4: Register and apply for funding:
Complete the registration process with the program
Submit your project application with all required documentation
Wait for approval and signing of a contribution agreement before incurring project costs
Step 5: Monitor your application and post-application steps:
Keep track of the progress of your application
Be prepared to provide additional information or documents if requested
Stay informed about any updates or changes related to the program

Additional information

- The program funding for the current program year (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024) is fully allocated. - Eligible project costs will normally be shared between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the applicant, with AAFC contributing a maximum of 70% and the applicant a minimum of 30%. - Additional cost share of up to 85% of eligible project costs may be provided for young producers who were 35 years old or younger on January 1, 2021. - To be eligible for the young producer cost-share, the legal entity applying for funding must be majority owned or led by young producers based on specific criteria. - The program is aiming to support on-farm investments that increase efficiency, improve food safety and biosecurity, enhance environmental sustainability, and respond to consumer preferences. - The program seeks fair distribution of funding across all supply managed producers based on the projected impacts of international trade agreements like CPTPP and CUSMA.

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