Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1

For Canada’s poultry and egg producers facing pressure to modernize, improve biosecurity, or respond to shifting consumer expectations, the Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program – Stream 1 offers meaningful financial relief. This national initiative supports on-farm upgrades that help supply-managed operations stay competitive as the sector adapts to market changes driven by recent international trade agreements. Whether the focus is productivity, environmental performance, or animal welfare, the program is designed to make capital investments more achievable.

Delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Stream 1 provides non-repayable funding that can cover a significant share of eligible project costs, often up to roughly 70 percent. Support is available to chicken, turkey, egg, and broiler hatching egg producers across all provinces, with funding levels tied to each operation’s production or quota share. Investments can include modernizing barns and equipment, strengthening food safety and biosecurity practices, improving environmental sustainability, or transitioning to alternative housing systems and other consumer-driven production models. In some cases, younger producers may benefit from a higher cost-share, reducing the amount they need to contribute out of pocket.

The program is currently accepting applications and operates on a reimbursement basis, making planning and documentation especially important. For producers considering on-farm improvements, exploring the full funding structure and requirements can help determine how this program fits into long-term farm investment plans.