AgriCommunication Program
Canada
Funding to promote consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Government of Canada
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grant_card_status|open
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Your not-for-profit organization can get a maximum of 70% funding of eligible costs on projects that focus on consumer awareness, sector awareness, and environmental sustainability, to build public trust within the agriculture sector.
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The AgriCommunication Program offers funding for projects that focus on increasing consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture, sector awareness of consumer perceptions, and industry efforts to endorse environmentally sustainable best practices.
- Projects that enhance public trust in the contributions of farmers and the food industry
- Activities that strengthen public trust about the origin of Canadian food and how it is produced
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$17,500
Vancouver
Organizing workshops on the benefits of local organic food production
$17,500
Ottawa
Implementing a community garden project to promote urban agriculture education
$31,500
Toronto
Developing a digital campaign to raise awareness about sustainable farming practices
$15,400
St. John's
Creating a video series highlighting sustainable fishing methods
$21,000
Halifax
Launching a public trust initiative focusing on sustainable aquaculture
$21,000
Montreal
Creating an interactive website for promoting transparency in the Canadian dairy sector
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Eligibility criteria for this grant include:
- Applicants must be Canadian individuals, corporations, cooperatives, Indigenous groups, or non-profit organizations.
- Projects must focus on consumer awareness of Canadian agriculture, sector awareness of consumer perceptions, or industry efforts to endorse environmentally sustainable best practices.
- Applicants may apply for funding up to 70% of total eligible costs.
- Total government funding (including federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments or their agencies) typically won't exceed 85% of total eligible costs.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible types of companies for this grant include:
- Companies involved in Canadian agriculture
- Companies focused on enhancing public trust in food industry
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Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. These include:
- Non-Canadian companies
- Companies outside of the agriculture or food industry
- Companies not focusing on increasing public trust in Canadian agriculture
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Eligible expenses for this grant may include costs related to activities that increase appreciation and pride in the contributions of farmers and the food industry, enhance public trust in the origin of food, and promote environmentally sustainable best practices. Eligible expenses may cover project-specific costs that align with the program's priorities.
- Costs for consumer awareness activities
- Expenses for sector awareness initiatives
- Investments in endorsing environmentally sustainable practices
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Relevance to the program objectives and priorities
- Quality of the project plan and activities
- Expected results and benefits
- Capacity and capability to deliver the project
- Reasonableness and appropriateness of the budget
- Overall assessment of the application
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- Step 1: The program offers non-repayable contributions to support activities that enhance public trust in the contributions of farmers and the food industry. The focus is on increasing appreciation and pride in Canadian agriculture and promoting environmentally sustainable best practices.
- Step 2: The eligibility criteria and requirements for applicants to qualify for funding under this program.
- Step 3: Instructions on how to apply for the grant, including the application process, deadlines, and necessary documentation.
- Step 4: Information on what happens after the application is submitted, such as the review process and notification of funding decisions.
- Step 5: Applicant guide provides detailed information on the program, funding priorities, and application guidelines.
- Step 6: Contact information for inquiries or assistance related to the AgriCommunication Program.
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