Important Dates
Getting Started
The purpose of a collaborative one-window approach to funding agriculture research and innovation is to coordinate the proposal process, funding and stimulate private/public sector participation in Alberta’s agriculture and the food industry.
  • Jan 27, 2021 2021-22 Call is announced • Jan 29, 2021 - 08:30 The 2021-22 AFC Call for Letters-of-Intent (LOIs) opens • April 9, 2021 - 23:59 Letters of intent (LOI) due • May 31, 2021 - Invitations of selected LOIs to full proposal. • July 30, 2021 23:59 Full proposals due • Jan 18, 2022 Announcement of Awards
The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) is a voluntary body that has no legal standing and is comprised of several organizations, each of which is responsible for its own priorities and investment mandate. Information on current areas of research and innovation investment is available from each individual organization or through the following link:
Getting Started
Getting Started
Research Funding On-line Application System (RFOAS) - FAQ for Applicants
Research and Innovation Process Guidelines For Applicants
Research Priorities
  Wondering what the Funders are looking for in research projects? Then click on the link below to download the AFC priorities. Updated on January 28, 2021
Please note that the 2021/22 AFC call is now open and LOIs are due on April 9th, 2021.
News
The announcement of funding decisions for the 2020-21 AFC call will be made during the week of Jan 18th, 2021. Thank you.
Why a consortium?
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Who are we?
Dates for 2021-22 Call:
Important Dates
FAQ information FAQ information FAQ information FAQ information
If you have questions about how the AFC works, the application process or any other inquiries, email: info@fundingconsortium.ca
What do I do?
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