AgriScience Program – Projects: 4. How to apply

4. How to apply

There are 2 stages to submit a full application.

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Stage 1. Complete and submit the project summary form

Complete the project summary form to help program staff determine if your project is eligible and aligns with the program's criteria and priorities. This stage will also begin a discussion between you and an AAFC program officer about your project.

In the project summary form, you must:

  • explain the overall intent and objectives of your project
  • describe the project including the issues, gaps, and/or opportunities that will be addressed, the research approach, and the scientific methodology
    • at this stage, the use of plain language to describe the science is sufficient, however there should be enough detail for program staff to understand the novelty, impact and value of the research
  • answer whether you've identified the sources of funding for your share of the project costs
  • answer whether you have financial statements for the last 2 years (Audited or Review Engagement)

You must also provide a high-level budget in a separate document. 

Project summary form

The instructions to download and save the form are available below.

  1. Download the project summary form (PDF) and save it on your computer
  2. Open and complete the form
  3. Save your completed form
  4. Email your completed project summary form to aafc.agriscienceprogram-programmeagri-science.aac@agr.gc.ca

If you cannot submit your project summary form by email, please contact the program for an alternative method.

For more information on how to complete the project summary form, refer to Complete the application and apply.

Stage 2. You may be invited to submit a full application

After you submit your project summary form, a program officer will contact you. If your project is deemed eligible and you are invited to submit a full application, you'll be asked to provide the following documentation:

  • Completed application form that includes a description your organizational capacity, a work plan with detailed science methodology and milestones, and a detailed budget
  • Executive summary that clearly and succinctly describes the problem to be addressed and the project's objectives, scope and beneficiaries
  • A copy of the organization's Certificates or Articles of Incorporation
    • Additional options are available for Indigenous applicants such as a copy of:
      • a Band Council Resolution
      • a Tribal Council Resolution
      • a Director's Resolution
      • another legal document that states that they are a legal entity
  • A copy of the last 2 years' financial statements (audited or review engagement)
    • For organizations incorporated within the last 2 years, contact the program to discuss alternative requirements
  • Letters of financial support from financial contributors (confirmed or conditional)
  • Letters of Acknowledgement from research organizations that will be performing the work
  • Letters of support or endorsement from partners or stakeholders describing how the project addresses industry needs or priorities
  • Capital Asset Pre-approval for Grants and Contributions Programs
  • Detailed performance measures table that defines expected outcomes, and the metrics that will be used to measure success

For more information on how to complete the full application, refer to Complete the application and apply.

PDF forms

If you have trouble opening a PDF form, try the following:

  • Use your computer. The form may not open on mobile devices like phones or tablets.
  • Save the PDF to your computer in a place where you can easily find it
  • Use Adobe Reader (Version 11 or higher) to open the file. If it's not already installed, download Adobe Reader 11 or higher for free. Adobe has help for solving common issues

If you can't open the form with Adobe Reader 11 or higher, contact the program.

How to download and open a PDF form

Download the file

  1. Right-click on the link you want to save
  2. Select "Save link as" or "Download linked file"
  3. Choose the location on your computer where you would like to save the file
  4. Select "Save"

Open the PDF form

  1. Open Adobe Reader 11 or higher
  2. Select "File"
  3. Select "Open"
  4. Go to the location where you saved the file
  5. Select the PDF file
  6. Select "Open"

Go to the PDF

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