How do I apply for Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1?

Visit Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1?

Eligible industries include: poultry, egg, chicken, turkey, broiler hatching egg.

Who administers Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1?

This program is administered by Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Are there similar programs to Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Agriculture, Food & Fisheries category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1

Q: What benefits does Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1 provide?

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1 offers: grant, contribution. Reimbursement-based non-repayable contributions to help supply-managed poultry and egg producers adapt to market changes from international trade agreements (CPTPP, CUSMA). Supports on-farm investments to increase efficiency/productivity, improve food safety/biosecurity, improve environmental sustainability, and respond to consumer preferences (animal welfare, alternative housing, organic production). Funding is allocated by sector and province based on quota/production holdings on Jan 1, 2021. Cost-sharing is up to 70% AAFC, minimum 30% producer, with up to 85% AAFC for young producers.

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Funding for poultry and/or egg producers

Funding

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Deadline

Mar 31, 2030

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

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.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Reimbursement-based non-repayable contributions to help supply-managed poultry and egg producers adapt to market changes from international trade agreements (CPTPP, CUSMA). Supports on-farm investments to increase efficiency/productivity, improve food safety/biosecurity, improve environmental sustainability, and respond to consumer preferences (animal welfare, alternative housing, organic production). Funding is allocated by sector and province based on quota/production holdings on Jan 1, 2021. Cost-sharing is up to 70% AAFC, minimum 30% producer, with up to 85% AAFC for young producers.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: poultry, egg, chicken, turkey, broiler hatching egg

Region: Canada, provincial

Demographics: young producers (35 years or younger on Jan 1, 2021, and actively engaged in farming)

Other Criteria: poultry and/or egg producers holding quota, poultry and/or egg producers licensed by a provincial marketing agency, Atlantic Canada Hatching Egg Producers, poultry and/or egg producers under new entrant programs with loaned quota, must have held quota/shares of provincial production on January 1, 2021, individual or legal entity capable of entering into legally binding agreements and contracts, actively engaged in farming in Canada as a poultry and/or egg producer

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Register with the program
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🌐Application Portal: https://pefipos.ca
📤Submission Method: online
📅Key Dates: before October 2025Application assessment starts
between October 2025 and November 2025Application assessment should start
after December 2025Application assessment starts
🔄Intake Type: continuous

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: A copy of the organization's Articles of Incorporation
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📎Optional Documents: Project plans
Pictures and diagrams displaying intended work
📐Format Requirements: Legible, scanned images or pictures of paper documents; individual file size must be less than 20 megabytes.
✉️Supporting Letters: A rationale explaining the relationship between the Participant and the billed party may be required.

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: hiring of external expertise
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🚫Ineligible Expenses: activities starting before March 19, 2019
animal purchases
general farm use costs
used equipment purchased through private sale
cost to replace equipment on a like-for-like basis
equipment for geese, ducks or other non-supply managed uses
compliance with the Impact Assessment Act
GST, HST and value-added taxes
supplier rebates, refunds, discounts
acquisition of land or existing buildings
ongoing operations costs
business goodwill
legal fees
hospitality costs
marketing costs
banking/credit card fees and interest charges
📏Expense Caps: AAFC — a maximum of 70%
💳Payment Model: reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: Yes

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 30% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind
📚Stacking Rules: You can combine with other government funding
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Declaration to attest to majority ownership or leadership by young producer(s)

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: final only
📑Reporting Requirements: project application
proof of payment
proof of activity
supporting documentation
🔍Audit Requirements: You must retain the original documents, in case of an audit.
📢Branding Requirements: You must acknowledge funding from the Government of Canada.
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years