Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)

• Completed AAIP pre-approval application form
• Authorization to sign on behalf of the applicant, if applicable

Who is eligible?

• Students and teachers
• Commodity organizations and agri-businesses
• Agricultural producers or producer groups
• Public institutions or agencies
• Indigenous communities, volunteer organizations, and other agriculture-focused organizations

Who is not eligible

• Organizations receiving core funding from the Ministry of Agriculture
• Projects that promote private or corporate interests, such as proprietary product sales campaigns

Eligible expenses

• Planning and event costs for conferences, speakers, workshops, and public promotion
• Writing, design, printing, assembly, and distribution of educational materials
• Filming, editing, graphic design, website work, and campaign promotion
• Display design and construction, trade show space rental, shipping, and setup
• Transportation, admission fees, third-party facilitation, and result promotion for tours or research

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Salaries, wages, administration, and routine operating expenses
• Legal, accounting, and auditing fees; alcohol, gifts, gratuities, and taxes
• Capital costs, infrastructure, and equipment unless dedicated to the project
• Travel, food, beverage, and per diems unless necessary and pre-approved; conference registrations and non-exhibitor trade show attendance
• Projects already completed, and activities that advance private or corporate interests or do not improve understanding of modern agriculture

Eligible geographic areas

• Saskatchewan

• Projects that target priority audiences
• Projects that address key threats to agriculture's social licence
• Projects that provide public benefit and improve understanding of modern agriculture
• Projects that show collaboration with public-trust partners
• Projects with a clear way to measure results

• Step 1: Consult a Public Trust Specialist
  • Speak with the Ministry of Agriculture Public Trust Specialist before applying.
  • Confirm that your idea fits the program requirements.
• Step 2: Complete the application package
  • Fill out the AAIP pre-approval application form.
  • Provide project details, timeline, collaborators, and budget information.
• Step 3: Submit the application
  • Send the completed package by email to agprograms@gov.sk.ca.
  • Or mail it to Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program, Ministry of Agriculture, Programs Branch, 329-3085 Albert Street, Regina, SK S4S 0B1.
  • Applications are accepted on February 1, April 1, June 1, August 1, October 1, and December 1, with a final deadline of December 1, 2027.
• Step 4: Complete the project and submit the claim
  • After pre-approval, complete the project and wait for the claim form.
  • Email the claim form with invoices and proof of payment once the project is finished.

• Applications are reviewed by the Ministry of Agriculture for pre-approval.
• Eligible applicants receive claim forms after pre-approval is granted.
• Final payment is issued only after the project is completed and the claim package is submitted.
• The ministry may request additional records and may audit or inspect the project.

• Collaboration between organizations is encouraged.
• Applicants must disclose any real or perceived conflict of interest.