1. I hereby apply to the ABP - VBP+ Incentive (the “Program”), administered by Alberta Beef Producers (the “Organization”) for the payment requested in this application.
2. I declare I am the Applicant (or I am authorized to sign on behalf of the Applicant). By my signature and delivery of this application I agree to adhere to and be legally bound by the Program guidelines and policies.
3. I declare:
a. the eligible project was commenced on or after April 1, 2023.
b. in the case of an individual, the individual is a Alberta resident who is at least 18 years of age;
c. in the case of a corporation, partnership or co-operative, the corporation, partnership or co-operative has its head office in Alberta and/or carries on business in Alberta;
e. in the case of a First Nation, the First Nation has reserve land in Alberta; and
4. I declare:
a. in the case of primary agriculture producers, the individual, corporation, partnership or co-operative filed an income tax return, or is able to provide other documents or information that demonstrates the generation of $10,000 in gross farm income in Alberta in the year of application or the year prior to the application; or.
b. in the case of applying as a “new entrant” to the agriculture industry (in accordance with Ministry policy) the applicant will, on request, provide documents or information that demonstrates a reasonable prospect of the ability to generate $10,000 or more in annual gross farm income at the time of application or documents or information that demonstrate the generation of $10,000 or more in annual gross farm income by March 31, 2028.
5. I declare my project is an eligible project that meets the requirements set out in the Program policies and regulations and no other claim has been made, or will be made, for the eligible expenditures that are the subject of this project, to programs administered under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership or any other government grant, rebate or assistance program unless otherwise disclosed in this application.
6. I declare the information included in this application is true and correct in every respect.
7. I agree to provide further information, including income tax returns or access to project records such as original receipts, proof of payments for costs claimed and photos of the completed eligible project, that the Program may reasonably require. In addition, I agree to inform the Program administration as soon as practicable of any changes to my application information for the purpose of administering this application.
8. I understand the provision of false, misleading or fraudulent information, or a failure to comply with the regulations and policies may result in this application and any other past, current or future applications being denied and any payments issued being declared an overpayment and must be repaid.
9. I understand I am responsible for any cost overruns or expenditures in excess of the amounts contributed by the Program.
10. I understand it is my responsibility to be compliant with all laws and orders and have all necessary licences, permits and approvals required to undertake the project.
11. I understand the Program in no way be liable for anything related to the construction, maintenance and ongoing operation of an approved project. Neither the Program, nor the Alberta Beef Producers shall be liable to me for any liabilities I incur in the performance of the work undertaken by me in this project. I shall indemnify and hold Alberta Beef Producers and all employees, agents and representatives, past or present, harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses and causes of action, including claims:
a. arising out of any breach or failure by me to perform any of my obligations under this Program;
b. arising out of any breach or failure by me to perform any of my obligations under this Program;
c. relating to injury (including death) to persons or loss of or damage to property arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of me or my contractors, officers, agents or employees; or
d. arising out of the work undertaken by me related to this project including, but not limited to, claims for builders’ liens, workers’ compensation, employment insurance, holidays, back pay or any rates or charges. I agree to cooperate with the Program team in the completion of any audit, evaluation, or survey of the project or of the Program.
14. I agree the Program or its designated representatives are authorized to enter the premises identified on the application or any other premises operated by me in order to conduct an inspection of the eligible project, when completed, that is subject of this application.
15. I understand the personal information in this application is collected under the authority of the regulations and is protected by and subject to the provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) and the federal Privacy Act. The Program will use the information from this form to determine my eligibility for a benefit under this Program. The Program will also use my information for the administration of all other programs delivered by the Alberta Beef Producers, to advise me about programs and services, for policy and program development and evaluation, and for research and statistical purposes. The Program may share my information with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and other third parties for the administration of other agriculture programs, for policy and program development and evaluation, and for research and statistical purposes.
