Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program
Canada
Collaborate on aquaculture R&D
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- grant_single|noCondition
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Partnering and Collaboration
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Government of Canada
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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grant_card_status|open
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Collaborate with government researchers to improve the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector while advancing research on optimal fish health and environmental performance.
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The Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program (ACRDP) includes specific financial responsibilities and contributions for industry collaborators to foster effective partnerships.
- Minimum industry contribution of 30% of the ACRDP amount requested, with at least 7.5% required as a cash contribution. The remaining can be in-kind contributions.
- Management of industry cash contributions through a DFO Specified Purpose Account (SPA).
- Detailed collaborative agreements outlining project activities, deliverables, timeframes, and estimated expenditures, along with payment methods and schedules.
- Authorization for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to transfer funding between budget items in consultation with partners.
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The Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program funds projects that aim to improve environmental sustainability and fish health within the Canadian aquaculture industry. Eligible activities focus on pest and pathogen management, ecosystem interactions, and the development of environmentally sustainable aquaculture practices.
- Research on pathogens and the development of strategies to mitigate their impacts on aquaculture species.
- Development of management and control measures for pests, including non-chemical treatments for sea lice and strategies for invasive species.
- Evaluation of technologies and management innovations to minimize environmental interactions between farmed and wild aquatic organisms.
- Research on ecosystem interactions, including effects of organic release on biodiversity and modeling nutrient loading impacts.
- Development of disease-resistant or resilient aquaculture strains to improve health outcomes for finfish and shellfish.
- Designing strategies for aquaculture operations to adapt to climate change and mitigate environmental impacts.
- Innovative research on sustainable husbandry and containment practices to enhance environmental performance.
- Development of culture techniques for under-exploited species to ensure sustainability and minimal environmental impact.
- Assessment of aquaculture's positive effects on ecosystems, such as diversity and nutrient sequestering.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 150,000
Creating a sustainable aquaculture ecosystem with integrated crop management
$ 200,000
Developing a remote monitoring system for aquaculture pest management
$ 150,000
Evaluating environmental performance of different aquaculture systems
$ 130,000
Optimizing fish feed formulations for environmental sustainability
$ 140,000
Improving fish health through innovative pathogen control methods
$ 110,000
Researching ecosystem interactions to improve aquaculture sustainability
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Eligible industry applicants for this grant must meet specific criteria regarding their operations and collaborations within the aquaculture sector.
- The applicant must be an aquaculture producer operating within Canada, directly involved in producing marine aquatic species for pre-commercial or commercial purposes.
- The producer must have ownership of the product or possess an aquaculture license or lease to culture the product.
- Producers undertaking commercial or developmental production activities on existing or new aquaculture species are eligible.
- Aquaculture companies or associations involved with sea ranching mariculture operations are also eligible to apply.
- Industry producer associations or consortia of producers may also apply as eligible collaborators.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Aquaculture producers operating within Canada who are directly involved in producing marine aquatic species for pre-commercial or commercial purposes, as well as those undertaking commercial or developmental production activities on existing or new aquaculture species. Additionally, aquaculture companies or associations involved with sea ranching operations, industry producer associations, or consortia of producers are eligible to apply. Other aquaculture sector stakeholders can also participate as partners with an industry collaborator.
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This grant supports specific sectors within the aquaculture industry and does not cover projects with purely economic objectives or those involving transgenic aquatic organisms. The restrictions ensure alignment with scientific and sustainability goals.
- Projects with solely economic objectives without scientific or sustainability focus.
- Projects involving transgenic aquatic organisms.
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The eligible projects for the Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program (ACRDP) focus on enhancing the sustainability and environmental performance of the Canadian aquaculture industry. Projects involve collaborative research aimed at improving fish health, managing pests, understanding ecosystem interactions, and developing sustainable aquaculture practices.
- Pest and pathogen management for cultured stocks, such as researching pathogens and developing strategies to control fouling.
- Ecosystem interactions, including evaluating technologies to minimize environmental impacts and developing remediation strategies.
- Maintaining healthy populations through novel feeds and disease-resistant strains development.
- Developing sustainable approaches to aquaculture to minimize environmental footprint.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to aquaculture producers operating within Canada, aligning with national research and development priorities.
- Aquaculture producers operating within any region of Canada.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the ACRDP’s objectives and priorities.
- The project is consistent with the program objectives and research priorities.
- The project addresses a significant constraint to the Canadian aquaculture sector.
- The project contributes significantly to the sustainable development of aquaculture in Canada.
- The project has sufficient industry input to generate potential practical benefits.
- The project facilitates technology transfer and (or) research commercialization through closer collaboration with the Canadian aquaculture industry.
- The project is cost effective.
- The overall project objective and methodology are described in a clear manner.
- The project is technically feasible.
- The project has scientific merit.
- The project is original.
- The problem and objectives are well defined.
- There is a clear and sufficient description of the experimental methodology.
- The scientific approach is valid.
- The project team is qualified to conduct the work in a thorough and professional manner.
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- Step 1: Review Eligibility and Program Objectives
- Ensure your organization qualifies as an "Industry Collaborator" under the provided eligibility criteria.
- Understand the program's national objectives and align your project accordingly.
- Step 2: Develop Project Proposal
- Draft a project proposal addressing the ACRDP's national research priorities and objectives.
- Ensure that your proposal includes a significant constraint to the aquaculture sector and contributes to the sustainable development of aquaculture in Canada.
- Outline how your project will facilitate technology transfer and knowledge mobilization.
- Step 3: Prepare Application Form
- Complete the standard Application Form, ensuring all sections are filled out as per the guidelines.
- Ensure your budget is broken down into fiscal year increments and includes detailed line items.
- Declare all other direct sources of funding for the project.
- Step 4: Arrange Collaborative Agreement
- Establish a formal agreement with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and any other partners.
- Define project activities, deliverables, and estimated amounts to be expended.
- Step 5: Submit Proposal
- Submit your completed application and proposal using the designated submission process.
- Ensure all required documents are included and submitted before the deadline.
- Step 6: Confirmation of Submission
- Receive confirmation of submission and retain any reference numbers or acknowledgments for future reference.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Industry collaborators must contribute a minimum of 30% of the ACRDP amount requested, with at least 7.5% as cash contributions.
- A formal agreement will be established between Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Industry Collaborators for each project.
- An Intellectual Property agreement may be negotiated as part of the collaboration.
- Progress reports must be submitted annually, in addition to a final report upon project completion.
