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September 2nd Deadline for ACIDF Proposal Letters | |
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From the Aug 24, 2009 Issue of Agri-News | |
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| | The Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund (ACIDF) considers a wide range of projects that benefit Alberta farmers. The September 2, 2009 deadline for Letters of Intent for project proposals is quickly approaching. All interested applicants must register on the application system available on the ACIDF website.
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"ACIDF provides resources for projects that will benefit Alberta farmers and will increase Alberta's competitiveness through leadership in innovation, market development and research," says Doug Walkey, executive director, ACIDF. "This fund is dedicated to innovation and creativity. The board considers a wide range of projects, working closely with sponsor organizations to ensure the greatest benefit to the farmers of Alberta."
Criteria used to evaluate the pre-proposals:
- meet the priorities of the individual funding agency
- meet the priorities of the agricultural industry
- benefit the Alberta agriculture industry
- advance knowledge in agriculture and agriculture food
- rely on collaboration with researchers
- industry endorsement
"The five members of the Agriculture Funding Consortium and the 10 associate members accept proposals year-round," says Walkey. "However, we do try to handle the majority of the proposals during the fall, hence the September 2 deadline for Letters of Intent."
ACIDF grants typically range from $10,000 to $200,000 over the life of the project. A complete list of the ACIDF members and a list of the projects funded to-date are available on the ACIDF website at www.acidf.ca
"The additional support ACIDF provides is essential to many of the projects funded, especially to some of the smaller projects," says Walkey. "We are happy to talk to advocates of large and small projects, especially in areas that are not presently receiving adequate attention and support from other funding sources."
The online application section includes a printable working copy for off-line use and includes a template that can be saved to individual computers. All of the 'working' information can then be pasted into the electronic application when the applicant is ready to submit the application and the supporting documentation.
ACIDF is an independent, not-for-profit company operating under the direction of the crop industry. It funds and supports selected crop-related industry development activities, including market development, research and extension.
For further information, visit the ACIDF website at www.acidf.ca
Contact:
Doug Walkey
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This information published to the web on August 19, 2009.
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