The Agricultural Initiatives Program is a grant program, administered by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, to support agricultural societies (incorporated under the Agricultural Societies Act – Alberta) and other registered not-for-profit organizations with objectives related to encouraging improvements in agriculture, the quality of life in the agricultural community and to facilitate rural economic development.
Agency Name:
Agriculture and Forestry Alberta
Contact Name:
Gillian Laird, grant facilitator U of Lethbridge. Email: gillian.laird@uleth.ca | (403) 329-2101
Grant Amount:
A successful applicant can receive up to $75,000 in grants for capital projects over any consecutive two year period. Agriculture Initiative Program fiscal year runs April 1st through March 31st. Applications are reviewed throughout the year on a first-come, first-served basis.
Grant Location:
External
Grant Type:
Research
Grant Area:
Natural Science
Grant Eligibility:
Faculty