Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program – Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Primary Applicants: - Farm operators and agricultural producers - Sole proprietors operating agricultural operations - Partnerships in agricultural production - Agricultural corporations and cooperatives - Indigenous agricultural enterprises - Secondary Participants: - Agricultural organizations acting on behalf of producers - Conservation groups partnering with farms (as co-applicants) - Key Requirements: - Must operate an active agricultural operation in Canada - Must have decision-making authority over land management practices - Must be in good standing with provincial agricultural regulations --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $30,000 per applicant/operation - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant (forgivable contribution) - Matching Requirements: Cost-sharing varies by project scope - Typical range: 25–50% applicant contribution (cash or in-kind labor) - Payment Structure: Reimbursement-based (submit receipts post-implementation) - Currency: Canadian dollars - Repayability: Grant is non-repayable upon successful completion of eligible activities --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Land Use & Soil Management: - Soil health testing and assessment - Cover cropping and crop rotation implementation - Reduced or conservation tillage equipment/practices - Organic matter addition (compost, manure application) Water & Habitat Conservation: - Riparian buffer installation and maintenance - Wetland restoration or creation - Pollinator habitat development - Erosion control structures (berms, terracing, windbreaks) Implementation Costs: - Professional consultation and design fees - Seeds, seedlings, and planting materials - Labor for on-farm installation - Equipment rental (not purchase) - Monitoring and documentation activities Ineligible Expenses: - Land acquisition or purchase - Large machinery/equipment purchases - Routine farm operations (existing practices) - Professional fees exceeding 15% of total project cost --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milest