- 1. What this program offers
- 2. Eligibility
- 3. Before you apply
- 4. How to apply
- 5. Complete the application and apply
- 6. After you apply
- Contact information
4. How to apply
Closed to applications
Intake period: Closed
There are 2 stages to submit a full application.
Stage 1. Complete and send the form(s) and proof of financing
To apply, complete and submit the application form along with proof of financing.
The form and the instructions to download and save the form are available on this page.
When the intake period is open, the forms are available here.
- Application Form (PDF)
- Signature of Applicant Authorized Representative Form (PDF)
The program will not accept hand written project applications.
To apply, follow these steps:
- Download the application form and Signature of Applicant Authorized Representative Form (if you're not e-signing the application form)
- Complete and save the form(s) on your computer
- Get your Proof of Financing (such as term sheets (from Financial Institutions or other government program funding agreements), confirmation of debt or equity closing and funds availability, bank statements (to verify cash availability for the project), or Attestation from Financial Institution of the amount of project funds availability (can include letters)
- Attach your completed forms and proof of financing documents to an email then send them to aafc.act-a-p3-tpa-a-p3.aac@agr.gc.ca
For information about how to fill out the application form, refer to complete the application and apply
Stage 2. Send the required and applicable documents
After you email your form(s) and proof of financing, we’ll send you an automated email message. Keep the email message as a record of submission. After the intake closes, your application may be selected for a full assessment and we’ll ask you to send us the additional documents within 15 business days, otherwise your application is closed.
When requested, please forward the following:
- Required: Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation
- Required: Financial statements (not required for those applying as Individuals)
- Required: Quotes, estimates and contracts
- If applicable: Environmental Farm Plan Certificate
- If applicable: Project endorsement/Letter of Support
- If applicable: Diagram of your organizational chart and corporate structure
For more information about required and applicable documents, refer to Other documentation.
The program will not accept hand written project applications.
If you have trouble downloading, saving and opening a PDF form
- Use your computer: the form may not open on mobile devices (iPads, tablets, mobile phones).
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To download, save and open a PDF form
- Right-click the link you want to save
- Click Save link as (or Save target as, Download linked file, etc.)
- Choose the location on your computer where you would like to save the form
- Click Save
- Open Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 or higher
- Click File
- Click Open
- Go to the location where you saved the form
- Click the PDF form
- Click Open