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RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Cost-shared support for Alberta agricultural innovation
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2024
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides cost-shared funding for agricultural research and extension in Alberta. It supports innovation, adaptation, and demonstration projects that help producers adopt new practices and technologies, with up to 80% support for non-capital costs in some cases and 25% for eligible capital expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects that demonstrate new innovations
- Projects that adapt existing technologies and practices for Alberta conditions
- Projects that evaluate and demonstrate feasibility for producer adoption
- Research extension and knowledge transfer activities
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent
- Project proposal
- Research extension plan
- Required supporting documents under the program terms
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industry organizations
- Municipal governments or municipal agencies
- Post-secondary institutions
- Primary producers
- For-profit legal entities and Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- The federal government and its agencies or institutions
- Religious organizations and churches
Eligible expenses
- Supplies, equipment rentals, and land rentals directly required for the project
- Scientific and technical salaries and student stipends
- Fee-for-service support, travel, surveys, and assessments
- KTT delivery costs, including communications and materials
- Capital purchases of equipment and technology under $500,000
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- GST, PST, and HST
- In-kind contribution costs
- Costs outside the project term
- Hosting, food, alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Commercial marketing, product development, website hosting, and routine operating costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Submit a Letter of Intent through ARGO.
- RDAR reviews the application confidentially, including internal and possibly peer or industry review.
- Applications are assessed case by case against program criteria and funding constraints.
- RDAR makes the final decision and may approve or reject the application.
- If approved, the applicant must sign a Grant Agreement before payment is made.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- The program has limited funding.
- A Grant Agreement must be signed before payment is made.
- Applicants may be considered for the RDAR Research Program if ineligible under this program and they opt in.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0?
This program provides cost-shared funding for agricultural research and extension in Alberta. It supports innovation, adaptation, and demonstration projects that help producers adopt new practices and technologies, with up to 80% support for non-capital costs in some cases and 25% for eligible capital expenses.
How much funding can be received?
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 Funds up to 60.000004% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 program?
To be eligible for the RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 program, you must:
Eligible applicant type
Alberta agricultural research project
Clear extension plan
What expenses are eligible under RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0?
Research projects that demonstrate new innovations
Projects that adapt existing technologies and practices for Alberta conditions
Projects that evaluate and demonstrate feasibility for producer adoption
Research extension and knowledge transfer activities
Who can I contact for more information about the RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0?
You can contact Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) by email at research@rdar.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 available?
The RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 is a Partnering and Collaboration