Ag Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) — Producers
At a glance
- Max. $100,000
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Ministry of Agriculture
- Government of Saskatchewan
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant include being an incorporated Saskatchewan-based producer group, such as Agri-ARM groups, Indigenous communities, and commodity groups. Individual producers are not eligible but can bring project ideas through a local producer group.
- Incorporated Saskatchewan-based producer group
- Agri-ARM groups
- Indigenous communities
- Commodity groups
- Individual producers not eligible
Who is eligible
Eligible recipients include incorporated Saskatchewan-based producer groups which encompass Agri-ARM groups, Indigenous communities, and commodity groups.
- Agri-ARM groups
- Indigenous communities
- Commodity groups
Who is not eligible
Individual producers are not eligible for this grant. Eligible recipients include incorporated Saskatchewan-based producer groups such as Agri-ARM groups, Indigenous communities, and commodity groups.
- Individual producers
Eligible expenses
Eligible costs include all direct project costs, administration costs up to five per cent, and field day costs to a maximum of $1,000 (if part of funded demonstration project).
- All direct project costs
- Administration costs up to five per cent
- Field day costs to a maximum of $1,000 (if part of funded demonstration project)
Eligible projects & activities
Summary: The ADOPT program provides funding to help producer groups and First Nations communities demonstrate and evaluate new agricultural practices and technologies at the local level.
- Eligible recipients include incorporated Saskatchewan-based producer groups, agri-ARM groups, Indigenous communities, and commodity groups.
- Project evaluation criteria include relevance at the local level, producer and Indigenous community involvement, potential impact, project promotion plan, and applicant's ability to complete the project.
- Eligible costs cover all direct project costs, administration costs up to five per cent, and field day costs up to $1,000 if part of the funded demonstration project.
- Deadlines for submission of applications are in June and November each year.
Evaluation & selection criteria
The evaluation and selection criteria for the Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) grant include:
- Relevance of the project at the local level
- Producer involvement
- Indigenous community involvement
- Potential impact and probability of adoption
- Project promotion plan
- Ability of the applicant to complete the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Identify a local producer group or organization in Saskatchewan that is eligible for funding under the ADOPT program.
- Step 2: Contact the identified group to discuss project ideas and potential collaboration.
- Step 3: Prepare a project proposal that outlines the relevance of the project at the local level, producer and Indigenous community involvement, potential impact and adoption probability, project promotion plan, and your ability to complete the project.
- Step 4: Submit the completed application form by email to evaluation.coordinator@gov.sk.ca before the specified deadlines (June 7 for Fall projects and November 22 for Spring projects).