Ministry for Primary Industries

O - C0039170 Poultry Biosecurity Grant

Why the grant was established
The Poultry Biosecurity Grant helps commercial poultry operators with fewer than 100,000 birds improve on-farm biosecurity and prepare for H5 bird flu. Strong biosecurity is one of the best ways to protect poultry from disease and reduce the risk of spread of H5 bird flu. The grant supports practical improvements on poultry and egg farms. It will help protect poultry businesses, jobs, livelihoods, and New Zealand's food supply. The government has committed $1.5 million to the grant, which was developed in partnership with the poultry industry and builds on existing preparedness work.

How the grant will support poultry and egg operators
Applications are open until 30 September 2026. The grant covers work completed on or after 28 July 2026. Strong on-farm biosecurity is one of our best defences against H5 bird flu and will help manage and prevent spread if it does reach poultry.

Grant funding will support practical improvements that make a measurable enhancement to on-farm biosecurity, including:
- infrastructure like fencing, storage areas, quarantine sheds
- controlled entry points
- bird-proofing measures
- cleaning and disinfecting facilities.

Our application guideline has a full list of eligible infrastructure improvements.

You can apply for a grant if you:
-are a commercial poultry operator
-are a member of the Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand (PIANZ) or Egg Producers Federation (EPF)
-have fewer than 100,000 birds.

Please use the official application form available on the Ministry for Primary Industries website at www.mpi.govt.nz/poultry-biosecurity-grant
All applications must be sent to HPAIgrants@mpi.govt.nz

Department/Business Unit: Biosecurity New Zealand