grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
  • Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

If you were 35 years old or younger on January 1, 2021, get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 85% of the costs of on-farm investments in modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and meeting changi

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible projects for the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program. Projects eligible for funding include those that increase efficiency/productivity, improve food safety/biosecurity, enhance environmental sustainability, and meet consumer preferences in the poultry and egg sectors.
  • Increase efficiency or productivity.
  • Improve on-farm food safety and biosecurity.
  • Enhance environmental sustainability.
  • Respond to consumer preferences such as improving animal welfare, adopting alternative housing systems, transitioning to organic production, etc.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$170,000

Calgary
Implementing solar energy systems on poultry farm to enhance environmental sustainability.

$127,500

Edmonton
Upgrading biosecurity systems to prevent disease outbreaks in an egg farm.

$212,500

Vancouver
Adopting an alternative housing system in a poultry farm to improve animal welfare.

$153,000

Ottawa
Automating egg collection systems to increase efficiency in an egg farm.

$255,000

Montreal
Transitioning a poultry farm to organic production to meet consumer preferences.

$187,000

Toronto
Improving efficiency with automated feeding systems in a poultry farm.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) provides funding to supply-managed poultry and egg producers to support on-farm investments. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Producers of chicken, turkey, eggs, or broiler hatching eggs in Canada
  • Actively engaged in farming and have a share of provincial quota/production holdings
  • Must share eligible project costs with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
  • Young producers aged 35 or younger may receive additional cost share if certain conditions are met
  • Legal entity must be majority owned or led by young producer(s)

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

There are eligible types of companies to apply for this grant. Eligible applicants can include young producers who are actively engaged in farming in Canada and meet the criteria outlined in the program guidelines.
  • Young producers who were 35 years old or younger on January 1, 2021
  • Young producers who own or lead the business in accordance with the program's definitions

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include costs associated with projects that increase efficiency or productivity, improve on-farm food safety and biosecurity, enhance environmental sustainability, and respond to consumer preferences.
  • Buildings and infrastructure
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Professional fees and technical services
  • Software and IT hardware
  • Training directly related to the project
  • Consulting services
  • Environmental sustainability initiatives

grant_single_labels|criteria

Yes, the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program (PEFIP) evaluates applications based on specific criteria to determine funding eligibility and allocation. These criteria ensure the effective use of resources to support the objectives of efficiency, productivity, food safety, biosecurity, and environmental sustainability.
  • Increase efficiency or productivity
  • Improve on-farm food safety and biosecurity
  • Improve environmental sustainability
  • Respond to consumer preferences (e.g., improving animal welfare, adopting alternative housing systems, transitioning to organic production)
  • Fair distribution of funding across all supply-managed producers based on the impact of market access concessions under trade agreements (CPTPP and CUSMA)
  • Funding allocation based on provincial shares of national quota/production
  • Cost-sharing eligibility, with AAFC financing up to 70% and the applicant contributing a minimum of 30%
  • Additional cost sharing for young producers, with AAFC covering up to 85% of eligible project costs for those who are 35 years old or younger as of January 1, 2021

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Review Program Information
  • Understand the program objectives and eligibility criteria
  • Familiarize yourself with the funding allocations and cost-sharing details
  • Step 2: Determine Eligibility
  • Confirm your eligibility based on the requirements outlined
  • Check if you meet the criteria for the additional cost share for young producers
  • Step 3: Prepare Application Materials
  • Gather all required documentation and information
  • Ensure compliance with the program's guidelines
  • Step 4: Submit Your Application
  • Complete the application form accurately
  • Submit all necessary supporting documents
  • Step 5: Await Application Review
  • Be patient as processing times may be longer due to the high volume of applications
  • Keep track of any communication from the program administrators
  • Step 6: Follow-Up and Compliance
  • Respond promptly to any requests for additional information
  • Maintain compliance with the program requirements throughout the process
  • Step 7: Receive Funding Decision
  • Await the decision on your funding application
  • Act accordingly based on the outcome provided

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • It is important to note that the program is designed to help poultry and egg producers adapt to market changes resulting from recent international trade agreements such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
  • Program funds are allocated by sector and province according to provincial quota or production shares, established on a national basis.

grant_single_labels|documents

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2

Apply to this program