Alberta’s Results Driven Agriculture Research program is accepting research funding applications for projects that will allow Alberta’s agriculture sector to respond more effectively to drought conditions and extreme heat.
There is no application deadline, but all projects that receive funding are to be completed by December 31, 2022.
Last summer, Alberta’s producers experienced significant challenges created by extreme heat and resulting drought, RDAR said on its website.
Extended periods of high temperatures and minimal rainfall impacted crops, pastures and livestock.
In response, RDAR launched a Drought and Extreme Heat Funding opportunity.
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RDAR’s call for research funding proposals was designated as a FastCall funding opportunity — an approach aimed at reviewing project proposals quickly and providing funds to meet the short-term needs of Alberta’s farmers and ranchers.
Funding of up to $150,000 per project is available. Eligible expenses will be co-shared on a 50 percent grant and 50 percent applicant basis.
Eligible applicants include:
- marketing boards and commissions
- educational institutions, including universities, colleges, and technical schools
- provincial and municipal government organizations and agencies
- incorporated non-profit agricultural associations representing Alberta’s agriculture producers
- for-profit entities, including research companies, service providers, and agri-businesses offering custom services, consulting services or general services to agricultural clients
For applications details, contact RDAR or visit rdar.ca.
