Sponsor
Turkey Farmers of Canada
For More Information
The Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC) is administering the Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC).
For complete program guidelines, please visit the CPRC's webpage which outlines the TFC program details.
Description
The Turkey Farmers of Canada (TFC) is accepting applications for the Request for Proposals (RFP). The priorities for this RFP call are:
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Histomoniasis/Blackhead
- Control strategies (e.g., vaccinations, medications, management practices);
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Avian Metapneumovirus
- Control strategies;
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Vaccination
- Efficacious HPAI vaccine for turkeys and potential novel delivery methods.
TFC is requesting that interested applicants follow the submission guidelines as detailed in the Canadian Poultry Research Council’s Call for Letters of Intent. LOI submissions are to be submitted to CPRC but clearly identified as being in response to the TFC Request for Proposals.
Details of the 2025 TFC Request for Proposals, application instructions, and a description of the review process are available on the CPRC site. You can also download the RFP application.
Maximum Project Value
This project funding is separate to that provided by the Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC).
- TFC’s contribution to each proposal will be limited to a maximum of $60,000.
- Industry dollars, whether from TFC or other industry sources, must be matched with non-industry dollars at a ratio of at least 1:1. Funding ratios with higher contributions from non-industry sources are preferred.
Indirect Costs
25%
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Please submit the completed LOI form along with a signed OR-5 form to the Research Services Office (RSO) at resserv@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | Please submit your completed LOI in Word format to info@cp-rc.ca by May 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). You will receive an email notification of receipt within two days of submitting your application. If you do not receive confirmation, please follow up directly with them. | |
Internal Deadline | If invited to submit a full proposal, please submit a copy of your draft proposal a week before the external deadline to resserv@uoguelph.ca. |