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Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)
Cost-share funding for poultry biosecurity improvements
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 17, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Cost-share funding supports biosecurity improvements and HPAI prevention for non-supply-managed poultry businesses in Ontario. The program covers eligible education, assessments, planning, operational upgrades, cleaning systems, isolation facilities, deadstock management, and euthanasia equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase operational productivity
- Develop workforce skills
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 17, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Biosecurity improvements for non-supply-managed poultry operations
- HPAI prevention and preparedness activities
- Training, audits, and planning for biosecurity readiness
- Facility and operational upgrades for disease prevention
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting site map or site sketch, where required
- Proof of completed training, where applicable
- True copies of paid invoices and proof of payment for claims
- Supporting documents for in-kind costs, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Poultry producers
- Poultry processors
- Agri-businesses serving poultry
- Waterfowl farmers
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside the non-supply-managed poultry value chain
- Operations whose expenses only benefit supply-managed poultry production
- Applicants without active participation in eligible poultry activities
Eligible expenses
- Labour, in-kind contributions, and one-time rental costs linked to eligible biosecurity work
- Training, assessments, audits, and operational planning by qualified third parties
- Operational upgrades for controlled access, cleaning and disinfection, isolation, pest control, and health management
- Deadstock management systems, storage, and related building modifications
- Euthanasia equipment, including validated non-penetrating captive bolt guns
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs that do not reduce the risk of HPAI introduction
- Routine maintenance, normal operating costs, and general expansion costs
- Travel, meals, accommodation, legal fees, financing charges, taxes, and warranties
- Costs mainly tied to supply-managed poultry or unrelated farm equipment
- Deposits for goods or services not yet fully received
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by OMAFRA staff.
- Applicants are contacted by email with the assessment outcome and next steps.
- Eligibility review does not guarantee funding approval.
- Approved applicants receive access to the Claims Portal.
- Claims are reviewed first come, first served while funds remain available.
Additional information
- The program is cost-share funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
- Only one application per business number is allowed.
- Multiple locations may be included if approved.
- Expense claims are reviewed first come, first served.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI). 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 Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)?
Cost-share funding supports biosecurity improvements and HPAI prevention for non-supply-managed poultry businesses in Ontario. The program covers eligible education, assessments, planning, operational upgrades, cleaning systems, isolation facilities, deadstock management, and euthanasia equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI) program?
To be eligible for the Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI) program, you must:
Ontario non-supply-managed poultry business
Required registrations and numbers
Must comply with program terms
What expenses are eligible under Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)?
Biosecurity improvements for non-supply-managed poultry operations
HPAI prevention and preparedness activities
Training, audits, and planning for biosecurity readiness
Facility and operational upgrades for disease prevention
Who can I contact for more information about the Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI)?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFRA) by email at agpartnership@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
Where is the Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI) available?
The Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Poultry Biosecurity Preparedness Initiative (PBPI) is a Grant and Funding