Programme de résilience à la ferme ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural operations and farms across Canada - Individual farmers and agricultural producers - Farm partnerships and cooperatives - Agricultural businesses with primary operations in farming - Operations must be actively engaged in agricultural production - Farm must be located in Canada and comply with provincial/territorial regulations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Funding Structure: Direct financial support for eligible expenses - Matching Requirements: Varies by province/territory; typically includes cost-sharing components - Maximum Award: Determined on a per-project basis; subject to program budget allocation - Repayability: Funds are non-repayable grants provided conditions are met - Payment Method: Reimbursement-based or advance payments (depends on approved project plan) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Infrastructure improvements for natural disaster preparedness (shelters, barriers, drainage systems) - Equipment purchases for extreme weather mitigation (backup power systems, irrigation upgrades) - Property reinforcement and protective structures - Wildlife damage prevention measures and fencing - Emergency response planning and preparedness training - Environmental assessments related to natural hazard risks - Professional consulting services for resilience planning - Technology adoption for weather monitoring and early warning systems ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Farm must demonstrate vulnerability to natural hazards or wildlife damage - Project must have clear resilience outcomes measurable within defined timeline - Applicants must submit detailed project plan with cost estimates and timelines - Funds must be used within approved project scope only - Reporting requirements on project progress and outcomes at specified intervals - Compliance with environmental and agricultural regulations mandatory - Eligible expenses must be incurred after formal approval date - Project completion deadline typically 12–24 months from funding approval - Recipient must maintain records and receipts for audit purposes - Any unused funds must be returned within specified timeframe