New Grant Fund Covers 50% of Costs Per-Project up to $5 Million in Alberta
Food, Farming & Forestry Challenge Program
Funding Overview
Emissions Reduction Alberta’s new $40 Million Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge is now accepting applications. This funding opportunity will accelerate innovation in support of long-term competitiveness and stimulate growth in the critically important agriculture, agri-food, fibre, and forestry sectors.
Eligible Applicants
- This program is offered to a wide range of business applicants, including farmers and ranchers, innovators, technology developers, Indigenous communities, industry /industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), research and development (R&D) organizations, universities, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, government research labs, and individuals
- Applicants are not required to be located in Alberta, but all applicants must demonstrate a clear value proposition for the province
Eligible Activities
The program is seeking innovative solutions for GHG emissions mitigation, abatement, and sequestration across Alberta’s food, farming, and forestry industries. Examples of potential areas of interest for this program include but are not limited to:
- Land use changes for GHG mitigation and sequestration, including innovation relating to soil carbon content, soil health, water use, etc.
- Quantification and measurement techniques for productivity improvement, enhanced sustainability & biodiversity, and/or GHG monitoring as a critical enabler for GHG reductions
- Advanced genetics and omics for crops and livestock
- Solutions for improved nutrient management including novel fertilizers and improved practices
- Novel techniques for tillage, seeding, harvesting etc.
- Advanced cultivation techniques including vertical/containerized farming, hydroponics, and greenhouse technologies
- Digitization and automation for enhanced production and resource management
Funding Details
ERA will fund up to $5 Million per project and up to 50% of total project costs. ERA may consider reducing this requirement for projects where strong justification is provided.
Deadline
The deadline for submission of EOIs in response to this Call is Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 5:00 PM (UTC-6h).
Follow the link below to get started on a high quality application for your business.
Your Sunday 5 Minute Read – Grants & Incentives
Your Sunday 5 Minute Read – Grants & Incentives It's All About The Process This week’s mailbag proves again that no one, not even the province of Ontario, and no project, even [...]
Your Sunday 5 Minute Read – Corporate Incentives
– Your Sunday 5 Minute Read – Corporate Incentives You Gotta Know When To Hold 'Em, Elon With apologies to the late, great Kenny Rogers, this week’s Gambler is good ole Elon [...]
New Grant Fund Covers 50% of Costs Per-Project up to $5 Million in Alberta
New Grant Fund Covers 50% of Costs Per-Project up to $5 Million in Alberta Food, Farming & Forestry Challenge Program Funding Overview Emissions Reduction Alberta’s new $40 Million Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge is now [...]
Up to $500,000 Available to Alberta Food Processors Through a New Grant Program
Up to $500,000 Now Available to Alberta Food Processors Canadian Agricultural Partnership Value-Added Products to Markets Program Funding Overview The Canadian Agricultural Partnership Value-Added Products to Markets – Large Projects Program is [...]
Up to $300,000 for Training in Quebec
Up to $300,000 for Training in Quebec Concerted Actions for Job Retention Program (PACME – COVID-19) Funding Overview The program provides direct assistance to companies for their activities in human resources management [...]
$75,000 Available For Agri-Food Companies
$75,000 Available For Agri-Food Companies Agri-Food Open for E-Business Program The Ontario government has created a program to help businesses in the agri-food sector with disrupted supply-chains deliver directly to consumers. The [...]