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Agriculture Development Fund (ADF)
Supports agricultural research in Saskatchewan
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Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Any person, business or organization with an idea of practical value to Saskatchewan's agriculture and food industry.
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Overview
Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) supports persons, businesses and organizations in Saskatchewan with practical ideas for the agriculture and food industry. It funds research-driven solutions to emerging production and value-added processing challenges, including consultant fees, equipment rental, materials and supplies, project travel, and publication costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Research projects that develop solutions to emerging problems constraining production and value-added processing.
Documents Needed
- For-profit organizations must submit company information using the business plan template.
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ADF application dates updated
The Agriculture Development Fund now shows a March 2 to April 15 Letter of Intent window and a full proposal due date of August 25.
The Agriculture Development Fund application instructions now show Letters of Intent accepted from March 2 to April 15, instead of March 1 to April 15. The full proposal stage now also lists a submission deadline of August 25. The supporting ARB Online page also shows updated application guidance for applicants, including a business plan template for for-profit organizations and updated budget requirements for all applicants.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any person, business or organization with an idea of practical value to Saskatchewan's agriculture and food industry.
- The principal investigator for the project must be a full-time, permanent employee at a Canadian public or private research organization.
Eligible expenses
- Students, postdoctoral fellows and technical assistants
- Consultant fees
- Equipment rental
- Materials and supplies
- Project travel, including conferences, field work, collaboration or consultation, and publication costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Overhead costs
- Equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
How to apply
- New applicants click Register; existing users click Login in the online application system.
- Submit a Letter of Intent through the online system between March 2 and April 15.
- If your Letter of Intent is successful, submit the full application proposal through the online system by August 25.
Processing and Agreement
- Where consent is provided, LOIs and applications may be shared with ADF industry partners.
- Industry partners may review any LOI or application of interest for potential co-funding and/or technical review.
Additional information
- Industry partners may review LOIs and applications, with consent.
- The program maintains an archive of past funded research projects.
- ADF research projects are published through the Saskatchewan government research reports archive.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) Program
What is the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF)?
Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) supports persons, businesses and organizations in Saskatchewan with practical ideas for the agriculture and food industry. It funds research-driven solutions to emerging production and value-added processing challenges, including consultant fees, equipment rental, materials and supplies, project travel, and publication costs.
Who is eligible for the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) program?
To be eligible for the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) program, you must:
Applicants must have an idea of practical value to Saskatchewan's agriculture and food industry.
The principal investigator must be a full-time, permanent employee at a Canadian public or private research organization.
What expenses are eligible under Agriculture Development Fund (ADF)?
Students, postdoctoral fellows and technical assistants
Consultant fees
Equipment rental
Materials and supplies
Project travel, including conferences, field work, collaboration or consultation, and publication costs
Who can I contact for more information about the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF)?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at ARBonline@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 306-787-5929.
Where is the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) available?
The Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF)?
Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) is funded by Government of Saskatchewan, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)