AgriScience Program — Projects — Not-for-profit

📋 Eligible Entities - Not-for-profit organizations (primary eligibility requirement) - Organizations must be registered and in good standing in Canada - Research institutions and agricultural societies may qualify - Organizations must demonstrate capacity to conduct scientific research - Must have appropriate governance and financial management systems in place ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Funding: $5 million over 5 years - Cost-Share Ratio: Government covers 70% of eligible project costs - Applicant Contribution: Minimum 30% of project costs (cash or in-kind contributions) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funds do not require repayment) - Annual Allocation: Approximately $1 million per year (subject to project milestones) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Pre-commercial scientific research and development activities - Salaries and wages for research personnel and scientists - Laboratory equipment and technology purchases - Materials, supplies, and consumables for research - Specialized facility rental or access fees - Data collection and analysis - Research collaboration and knowledge transfer activities - Priority agricultural and agri-science research areas as defined by program guidelines ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must focus on priority areas in agri-science (as specified by program) - Research must be pre-commercial in nature (not at commercialization stage) - Funding released in annual tranches based on milestone achievement - Quarterly or annual progress reporting required - Organization must maintain detailed financial records and audit trail - Project must align with AgriScience Program objectives - Funds must be spent within the 5-year funding window - Eligible expenses must be incurred after approval date - Organizations must notify funder of any material project changes