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RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0
Cost-shared Alberta agricultural research support
Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: The Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 terms and conditions were revised, including updated cost-share language, applicant eligibility wording, and travel-expense guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: The Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 terms and conditions were revised, including updated cost-share language, applicant eligibility wording, and travel-expense guidance.
AAI 2.0 terms updated
The Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 Program Terms and Conditions were revised, with the document now showing the Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 name and a June 2026 revision on the terms PDF. The update tightens eligibility wording for for-profit legal entities that are not Primary Producers and adds Travel Expense Policy language for funded activities. Funding terms were also strengthened: eligible non-capital expenses remain at 60% grant and 40% applicant cost for Post-Secondary Institutions and for-profit legal entities, and 80% grant and 20% applicant cost for other eligible applicants, while eligible capital expenses remain at 25% grant and 75% applicant cost. The updated producer-facing guidance also now shows a new 80% funding and 20% cash cost-share rule on the producer research and evaluation project page, plus a restriction that other Sustainable CAP funds cannot count toward the applicant’s 20% cash match.
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
May 15, 2024
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
AAI 2.0 supports Alberta agricultural research and innovation through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. It funds projects that test, adapt, and demonstrate new practices, technologies, and knowledge transfer activities for producers.
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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
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and development activities supporting the program purpose
- KTT events such as workshops, seminars, webinars, field tours, demonstrations, demonstration sites, and conferences or tradeshows for KTT
- Developing and distributing KTT products such as factsheets, videos, publications, and podcasts
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industry organizations
- Municipal governments or agencies of municipal governments
- Post-secondary institutions
- Primary producers
- For-profit legal entities, including research companies and businesses offering custom services, consulting, or general services to agricultural clients
Who is not eligible
- The Federal government and its agencies and institutions
- Religious organizations, churches, and similar organizations
Eligible expenses
- Supplies, equipment rentals, and land rentals directly required for the eligible activity
- Salaries and benefits of scientific and technical personnel
- Student stipends and benefits
- Fee-for-service providers or contributors essential to the eligible activity
- Capital purchases of equipment and technology under $500,000
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- GST, PST, and HST
- Costs of in-kind contributions
- Costs incurred outside of the project term
- Expenses paid to a Government of Canada department or agency
- Expenses for hosting, food, alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverages
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the purpose of the program
- Impact and benefit to Alberta producers and the broader agriculture and food industry
- Project timelines and deliverables are achievable and appropriate
- Effective KTT and communication plan
- Team capacity and collaboration potential
How to apply
- Submit a Letter of Intent to ARGO.
- In ARGO, select the Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 Program.
- Await review process results.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications undergo a confidential review process that may include internal review, scientific peer review, industry review, or external review committees and panels.
- Applications are evaluated based on the program assessment criteria.
- Applications completed to the satisfaction of RDAR are considered for approval on a case-by-case basis subject to eligibility criteria, assessment criteria, and funding constraints.
- Eligible Applicants must enter into a Grant Agreement with RDAR before any 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
What is the RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0?
AAI 2.0 supports Alberta agricultural research and innovation through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. It funds projects that test, adapt, and demonstrate new practices, technologies, and knowledge transfer activities for producers.
How much funding can be received?
RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
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:
The project must support the program purpose.
All applications must include one or more KTT activities.
A clear research extension plan is required.
What expenses are eligible under RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0?
Research and development activities supporting the program purpose
KTT events such as workshops, seminars, webinars, field tours, demonstrations, demonstration sites, and conferences or tradeshows for KTT
Developing and distributing KTT products such as factsheets, videos, publications, and podcasts
Who can I contact for more information about the RDAR — Accelerating Agricultural Innovations 2.0?
You can contact Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) 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 Grant and Funding