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Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2
Funding for poultry and egg farm investments
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2030
Location
Canada
Overview
Reimbursement-based support for supply-managed poultry and egg producers. It funds on-farm investments to improve efficiency, biosecurity, sustainability, animal welfare, and related farm upgrades.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2030
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Efficiency and productivity improvements on poultry or egg farms
- Food safety and biosecurity upgrades
- Environmental sustainability improvements
- Animal welfare, housing, and organic transition projects
- New infrastructure, retrofits, equipment installation, and training linked to these upgrades
Documents Needed
- Articles of incorporation or similar legal document
- Quotes, invoices, receipts, and proof of payment for eligible costs
- Proof of activity for retroactive projects, such as photos or consultant reports
- Supporting records for salaries and benefits, if used
- Proof of financing, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Chicken producers
- Turkey producers
- Egg producers
- Broiler hatching egg producers
- Producers in eligible provincial marketing systems
Who is not eligible
- Educational or academic institutions holding quota
- Poultry and egg producers outside the eligible producer categories
Eligible expenses
- Construction, retrofits, and expansion of farm infrastructure
- Equipment, accessories, software, and related installation or transport
- Consulting and training linked to eligible activities
- Incremental salaries and benefits for project work
- Planning, permits, and utility setup for new infrastructure
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs or activities starting before March 19, 2019, or after March 31, 2031
- Quota purchases and animal purchases
- Used equipment bought through private sale
- Like-for-like equipment replacements and spare parts
- GST/HST, legal fees, marketing, and ongoing software or maintenance costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Eligible provincial quota and production areas
Processing and Agreement
- Acknowledgment is sent after submission
- Applications are assessed for completeness, eligibility, and eligible costs
- Technical, financial, environmental, and other risks may also be reviewed
- If approved, a contribution agreement must be signed and returned in the online system
- Reimbursement is issued after the claim is received and processed
Additional information
- Quebec-based applicants must comply with M-30 legislation before signing a contribution agreement.
- The program is reimbursement-based and does not provide advances.
- Processing times are currently longer than the published service standards.
- Applicants may submit multiple project applications as long as their maximum funding amount is not exceeded.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2?
Reimbursement-based support for supply-managed poultry and egg producers. It funds on-farm investments to improve efficiency, biosecurity, sustainability, animal welfare, and related farm upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2 Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2 program, you must:
Hold poultry or egg quota or license
Held quota or shares on January 1, 2021
Actively farming in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2?
Efficiency and productivity improvements on poultry or egg farms
Food safety and biosecurity upgrades
Environmental sustainability improvements
Animal welfare, housing, and organic transition projects
New infrastructure, retrofits, equipment installation, and training linked to these upgrades
Who can I contact for more information about the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.pefip-pifvo.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2 available?
The Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2 program is available across Canada.
Is the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding