Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2

• A copy of the organization's Articles of Incorporation, or similar documentation for a cooperative or trust, when not applying as an individual
• Supporting documents for eligible costs, such as quotes, invoices, receipts, and proof of payment
• For planned costs, copies of quotes, estimates, contracts, or invoices
• Proof of activity for completed activities, including pictures of assets, installations, completed new infrastructure or retrofits, and consultant reports
• Proof of employment and/or other supporting documentation, if requested during assessment of a project application

Who is eligible?

• Chicken producers
• Turkey producers
• Turkey breeders
• Egg producers
• Broiler hatching egg producers

Who is not eligible

• Poultry and egg producers not identified as eligible producer categories
• Educational or academic institutions holding quota

Eligible expenses

• Planning, design, and construction of new infrastructure; architectural and engineering plans; construction permits and licences; and utility provider fees related to setting up new infrastructure
• Equipment and accessories pertaining to poultry and/or egg production, commercial off-the-shelf software pertaining to poultry and/or egg production, and related transportation and installation costs
• Labour, tool rental, machinery rental, and material pertaining to new infrastructure and retrofits, plus transportation and installation of eligible assets and materials
• Consulting fees related to eligible activities and required training to properly operate eligible equipment, accessories, and commercial off-the-shelf software
• Incremental salaries and benefits for transportation and installation, training, construction of new infrastructure or expansion of infrastructure, and building retrofits

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Used equipment purchased through private sale
• Equivalent equipment purchases

• Applications are generally assessed in the order they are received
• Project completion date may be considered in limited circumstances
• Provincial and sectoral distribution may be considered in limited circumstances
• Project size may be considered in limited circumstances
• Applications are assessed against completeness, eligibility criteria, and proposed costs for eligible activities; technical and financial viability, environmental considerations, and other risks may also be assessed

• Register with the program in PEFIPOS to verify your license information and confirm your maximum funding amount
• Create a user profile in PEFIPOS
• Create a participant profile for the entity that holds the license and will apply for project funding
• If you cannot access the online system, contact the program to receive and submit the necessary forms and register through alternate formats
• Group your eligible activities, gather your supporting electronic documents, and review the online submission tips
• Create and submit your project application(s) in PEFIPOS

• Once you submit your application, an acknowledgment notice is sent
• Your application is assessed for completeness, eligibility criteria, and proposed costs for eligible activities; technical and financial viability, environmental considerations, and other risks may also be assessed
• Applications are generally assessed in the order received, with project completion date, provincial and sectoral distribution, and project size considered in limited circumstances
• If approved, you must sign and return the contribution agreement through PEFIPOS and register for Direct Deposit; the agreement also requires record retention for seven years after expiration or early termination
• Approved retroactive projects are reimbursed on the program’s behalf once the agreement is signed, while approved non-retroactive projects receive claim instructions and are paid by Direct Deposit once claim documentation is received and processed

• Quebec-based organizations must ensure compliance with the Act Respecting the Ministère du Conseil exécutif (R.S.Q., c. M-30) before entering into a contribution agreement