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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development announces the availability of grants to award for farm health and safety programs in rural communities. Grant funds will be divided between eligible applicants based on the type of activity and the amount requested.
These grants will help sponsor programs focusing on farm safety awareness and prevention and may be used to fund programs such as:
- Farm safety day camps;
- School programs for youth;
- Safety training for farm employees;
- Farm safety workshops and seminars;
- Development of safety resources for community use;
- Other programs that fit into the identified goals of AAFRD’s Farm Safety Program goals.
Goals
- To increase farm safety knowledge in local communities;
- To encourage and develop safe work habits amongst adults and youth working on farms;
- To teach children safety skills at an early age;
- To decrease farm incidents through educational, awareness, and prevention programs.
Rules regarding funding
- Matching funds are encouraged and can include in-kind sponsorship from local agencies, industry and community members;
- Grants will be awarded to projects that are community based. Several communities can combine their grants to fund a common project. In this case, a lead group/agency must be named for administrative purposes;
- The Lead Group must be non-profit;
- The project/activity funded by the grant cannot be for profit;
- Grants may not be applied to projects receiving other AAFRD funding.
- In reviewing the grants for selection, an important criterion is the use of funds towards the development of a sustainable farm safety education effort. Use of the funds for consumable items at a one time only program will be given secondary consideration.
Availability of funds
There is a total amount of funds equaling $19,000 annually.
Duration
The grants will be awarded in throughout the year starting April 1st. Project activity and financial reports are due March 15 of each year until the project ends.
Lead group
All applicants are required to identify a lead group. The lead group will be responsible for administering the grant, completing the final report and receiving the payment of funds. The lead group must have non-profit society status.
Proposal format
In order for a proposal to be accepted for review, it must include the following items:
- Cover page with original signature
- Statement of Need/Funds Requested
- Objectives of Program
- Major Activities (Procedures)
- Timeline including starting and completion date
- Key Organizations, Representatives and Responsibilities
- Evaluation
How will you evaluate to show your objectives were met and the impact on participants? (We would be available to assist you with some options for evaluating your program.)
- Explanation of in-kind sponsorship
Reporting requirements
A final report will be required. This report will include:
- Statement of expenses;
- Activities completed;
- Evaluation results
And will be due by March 15 of the final year of the project. Applications receiving grants must have final reports in before receiving new funding.
- Projects spanning more than one year must provide interim reports by March 15 of each year until project is complete.
- Projects that are not completed will be required to return any funding dollars received.
- Program leads can apply for an extension at least 30 days before completion date.
Preparation
Submit a clear copy or your application using the headings listed under Proposal Format above printed on one side. Print should be no smaller than 10-point type.
Application deadlines
Proposals are accepted year round. Projects will be evaluated on their own merit until funds have been depleted for that year.
For further information, or to submit applications, contact
Laurel Aitken
Farm Safety Coordinator
Main Floor, Agri-Food Business Centre
6547 Sparrow Drive
Leduc, AB T9E 7C7
Phone: 780-980-4230 Fax: 780-980-4237
Email: laurel.aitken@gov.ab.ca
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