African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Prevention and Preparedness Stream - Step 3. How to apply

Step 3. How to apply

The application intake period is open until November 30, 2024. Applicants should contact the program should they wish to apply.

The program ends March 31, 2025.

Before you apply, please read the Applicant guide and Annex A: How to complete the application form for detailed information on eligibility criteria, support and funding available and the application process.

Please note that even if a project meets all eligibility criteria, the submission of an application creates no obligation on the part of the Minister or of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada officials to provide funding for the proposed project. The Minister retains discretion to determine, based on other public policy and public interest considerations, whether an application that meets the criteria identified in the guide will ultimately receive funding.

1. Complete the application form

PDF forms

If you have problems opening a PDF form in your Internet browser, you need to:

• Use your computer. The forms may not open on mobile devices (iPads, tablets, mobile phones).
• Make sure you have Adobe Reader 11 (or higher) already installed on your computer. If not, download Adobe Reader 11 or higher for free. Adobe has help for solving common issues.
• You must save the file on your computer in a place you can remember.
• Open the file on your computer using Adobe Reader 11 or higher.
• If you can’t open the form with Adobe Reader 11 or higher, contact the program.

How to download and open a PDF form

• Microsoft Windows Operating System computers using “Internet Explorer” or “Microsoft Edge” as your browser

  1. Right-click on the link you want to save
  2. Select “Save target as” or “Save link as”
  3. Choose the location on your computer where you would like to save the file
  4. Select “Save”
  5. Open Adobe Reader 11 or higher
  6. Select “File”
  7. Select “Open”
  8. Go to the location where you saved the file
  9. Select the PDF file
  10. Select “Open”
• Microsoft Windows Operating System or Apple computers using “Chrome” or Firefox” as your browser

  1. Right-click on the link you want to save
  2. When the option menu appears, choose "Download link file" or "Download link file as"
  3. Choose the location on your computer where you would like to save the file. Your computer will start the download once you have selected a location.
  4. Open Adobe Reader 11 or higher
  5. Go to the location where you saved the file
  6. Select the PDF file
  7. Select “Open”

To apply, complete the following forms:

• Project Application Form (PDF) (required)
• A copy of the organization's Certificates or Articles of Incorporation (required)
• A copy of the last 2 years' financial statements (required)
• Project Endorsement Letters / Letters of Support (if applicable)
• Capital asset pre-approval for grants and contributions programs (PDF) (if applicable) 
• Project Risk Mitigation Plan (PDF) (required)

Quebec applicants

The Province of Quebec's M-30 legislation may apply to Quebec based applicants only. It is the Act Respecting the Ministère du Conseil exécutif (R.S.Q., c. M-30). More information on the act is available online or by contacting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) at dpci@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

2. Submit your completed application form and documents

To apply online, download, complete and submit the Project Application Form (PDF).

You will receive an acknowledgement receipt of your online application within 1 business day.

If you did not receive the acknowledgement, please contact the program at aafc.ASF-PPA.aac@agr.gc.ca.

Online applications should be processed within 100 business days.

To receive an application package and apply by email, contact the program at aafc.ASF-PPA.aac@agr.gc.ca.