Sustainable CAP — Research and Innovation ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural research institutions and universities - Private sector companies in agriculture, food, and related industries - Industry associations and consortiums - Not-for-profit organizations focused on agricultural research - Collaborative partnerships combining academic and industry partners - Canadian-based organizations with demonstrated research capacity ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Up to 50% of eligible project costs - Matching Requirement: Minimum 50% cost-sharing from applicant or partners (can include cash or in-kind contributions) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant funding - Project Scope: Covers researcher and industry-led collaborative initiatives - Funding Structure: Direct project funding (not loans or advances) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Researcher salaries and personnel costs for project staff - Technology development and adoption related to approved themes - Equipment and infrastructure for research activities - Climate change adaptation methodologies and tools - Environmental sustainability practices and implementations - Nutrition research and human health outcomes - Livestock feed production innovations and efficiency improvements - Feed use optimization and waste reduction technologies - Project management and administration (reasonable portion) - Data collection, analysis, and reporting activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must directly address at least one of four themes: climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, human nutrition, or livestock feed production/use - Minimum 50% matching funds must be confirmed at application stage - Research outcomes must demonstrate practical application potential in Canadian agriculture - Collaborative projects preferred; industry-academic partnerships strengthen applications - Funded projects require progress reporting and milestone verification - Final deliverables and results must be documented and shared with program administrators - Intellectual property and publication rights must align with program guidelines - Funding releases typically tied to achievement of project milestones - Projects should demonstrate innovation and measurable impact potential