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RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) - Alberta - Canada
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RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)

Supports new on-farm climate practices
Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA)
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : January 31, 2025
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

OFCAF provides financial support for producers to adopt on-farm beneficial management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve farm sustainability. The program funds new BMP implementation in Alberta, including nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotational grazing, and related outreach, education, and training.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : January 31, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Alberta
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • $ 25,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Improving nitrogen management.
  • Increasing adoption of cover cropping.
  • Expanding adoption of rotational grazing.
  • Outreach, education, and training to support BMP adoption.

Documents Needed

  • BMP Action Plan prepared with a Professional Agrologist or Certified Crop Advisor
  • Labelled maps of project field boundaries on air photos or images
  • Invoice documentation
  • Final report

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Proprietorships.
  • Corporations.
  • Registered partnerships.
  • Active producers in Alberta.

Who is not eligible

  • Landlords whose only interest is in the land and who do not raise crops or livestock.

Eligible expenses

  • Agronomic services for BMP planning and advice.
  • Seed and custom seeding for cover crops.
  • Equipment rental or custom application services for fertilizer use.
  • Soil sampling and analysis.
  • Cross-fencing, water infrastructure, legumes, and forage planting for rotational grazing.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • BMPs already in use on the farm or field.
  • Costs funded from sources other than OFCAF.
  • Landlord-only land ownership with no crop or livestock production.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Alberta.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed in the order received.
  • Applications from RDAR Directors go through a third-party review.
  • Approved applicants move into the approval stage and receive supporting documents for invoicing and final reporting.

Additional information

  • RDAR is the delivery partner administering OFCAF in Alberta.
  • The program supports resources for BMP implementation and BMP design recommendations.
  • Applications are reviewed in the order received.
  • Applications from RDAR Directors are subject to third-party review.

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). 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 — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)?

OFCAF provides financial support for producers to adopt on-farm beneficial management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve farm sustainability. The program funds new BMP implementation in Alberta, including nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotational grazing, and related outreach, education, and training.

Who is eligible for the RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program?

To be eligible for the RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program, you must: Active producer. Headquartered in Alberta. BMP Action Plan required.

What expenses are eligible under RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)?

Improving nitrogen management. Increasing adoption of cover cropping. Expanding adoption of rotational grazing. Outreach, education, and training to support BMP adoption.

Who can I contact for more information about the RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)?

You can contact Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) available?

The RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)?

RDAR — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is funded by Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA)

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