Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1
AB, Canada
Promote Alberta agriculture career awareness and opportunities
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateJuly 23, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Agriculture for Life
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The Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program offers a maximum funding amount of $40,000 per applicant to increase public and job seeker awareness of careers in the agriculture and agri-food processing sectors. Eligible activities include promoting these sectors through social media campaigns and highlighting specific job opportunities with Alberta-based companies, with consulting fees for third-party consultants being covered.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant employs a structured financial assistance approach to maximize its impact on stakeholders, aligned with project objectives and completion milestones.
- Provides an 80/20 cost share for eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $40,000 per applicant.
- Allows for multiple funding applications, provided each proposal outlines distinct strategies or outcomes.
- Disburses up to 40% of the funding upon acceptance of the approved application.
- Reimburses remaining funds based on the completion of the project, adhering to project timelines, with necessary paid invoices.
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The Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1 supports initiatives that raise awareness about career opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food processing sectors. Eligible activities focus on educating the public and job seekers within these industries through various marketing and promotional efforts.
- Implementation of social media campaigns to highlight career opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food sectors.
- Promotion of job opportunities within individual Alberta-based agriculture companies.
- Paying consulting fees for third-party consultants to execute eligible awareness activities.
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Eligibility for this grant depends on the applicant's involvement in the agriculture and agri-food sector within Alberta.
- The applicant must be an Agri-food Processor actively involved in transforming agricultural commodities into value-added products through various means, including packaging.
- The applicant can also be a Primary Producer responsible for the management and operations on the farm, producing at least $10,000 worth of farm commodities annually.
- Industry Organizations directly representing primary agriculture producers or agri-food processing companies in Alberta are eligible.
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Eligible applicants for this grant include agri-food processors, primary producers, and industry organizations:- Agri-food processors: Entities active in transforming agricultural commodities into value-added products, including those who contract processing and packaging or operate a processing facility marketing through wholesale channels.- Primary Producers: Individuals managing day-to-day farm operations and responsible for input costs, producing at least $10,000 in farm commodities annually.- Industry Organizations: Registered entities in Alberta representing primary agriculture producers or agri-food processing companies.
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This grant excludes certain companies and activities to ensure funds are directed toward enhancing domestic workforce awareness in the agriculture and agri-food sectors. The restrictions are designed to focus on the long-term development of these industries within Alberta.
- Projects targeting recruitment or retention of temporary foreign workers.
- Applicants who have applied for, or received, duplicate funding from the Government of Alberta or the Government of Canada for the same project.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to raising awareness in the agriculture and agri-food sectors.
- Expenses for social media campaigns aimed at promoting career opportunities in agriculture.
- Consulting fees paid to third-party consultants completing eligible activities.
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This grant is available to organizations based in Alberta involved in the agriculture and agri-food processing sectors. This geographical focus aligns with the objectives of the Canada-Alberta Labour Market Development Agreement.
- Organizations operating within the province of Alberta, Canada.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Review Program Guidelines
- Thoroughly read the grant program's objectives, funding details, eligible and ineligible expenses, and applicant criteria.
- Ensure your organization meets all eligibility requirements.
- Step 2: Develop Project Proposal
- Define your project objectives aligned with the grant’s goals to improve awareness of agriculture and agri-food careers.
- Outline the activities to be undertaken and the expected outcomes.
- Prepare a detailed budget highlighting eligible expenses and the required 80/20 cost share information.
- Step 3: Gather Required Documentation
- Compile all necessary documentation to support your application, including proof of your organization's registration and operation in Alberta.
- Prepare evidence of your financial capability and sustainability.
- Step 4: Complete Application Form
- Access the application form through the funding provider's website or portal.
- Fill in all required fields accurately, including project details and applicant information.
- Attach all supporting documents and ensure the proposal aligns with program criteria.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application form and supporting documents through the designated submission portal or email.
- Ensure submission is completed before the application deadline.
- Step 6: Confirmation and Follow-Up
- Receive an acknowledgment of your application submission.
- Keep a record of the confirmation and any assigned application reference number for future correspondence.
- Wait for further communication regarding the evaluation process or potential requests for additional information.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Consulting fees for third-party consultants to complete eligible activities are covered under the funding.
- Applicants may apply multiple times as long as each application outlines a distinct strategy or intended outcome.
- Applicants can receive an advance of up to 40% of the funding amount upon acceptance of their application.
- The grant operates on an 80/20 cost-sharing basis, with the grant covering 80% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $40,000 per applicant.
