Resiliency and Public Trust
The Resiliency and Public Trust Program enables stakeholders to gain resiliency and build public trust in Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sectors. This includes opportunities for better awareness and education about industry best practices and the development, adoption and enhancement of assurance systems that will help to build trust and resiliency in the industry.
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Funding
Amount
Up to $500K, non cap expense up to $250K
Funding %:
25%, non cap expense: 60%
Eligible Applicants
Farmers, Academics, Non Profits
Eligible
Purposes
Adapting to evolving challenges, promoting sustainable practices, and building public trust.
Such As:
Conducting sustainability assessments and benchmarking studies, such as life cycle assessments covering environmental, social, or economic aspects.
Developing and implementing emergency preparedness plans.
Conducting surveillance activities to monitor and detect risks to plant, animal, environmental, and public health.
Developing, adopting, and enhancing sustainability assurance reporting systems.
Promoting labels and/or certification standards associated with sustainability assurance initiatives.
Implementing humane slaughter activities, including developing and implementing auditable protocols and on-site training to improve animal handling and stunning procedures.
Undertaking food safety activities related to staff training, pre-audit and/or gap assessments, development and implementation of food safety systems, validation studies, and facility modifications.
Developing, expanding, or enhancing verification standards.
Providing short-term funding for gap analyses, needs assessments, pilot studies, or audits.
Implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Developing, expanding, or enhancing governance structures.
Developing, expanding, or adapting agriculture education and ag career programs aimed at kindergarten to grade 12 students.
Developing, expanding, or enhancing farm safety programs.
Promoting agriculture and agri-food sector careers, including outreach to underrepresented groups.
Developing, expanding, or enhancing public agriculture awareness and literacy activities.
Developing, expanding, or enhancing mental health awareness and resiliency programs for the agriculture and agri-food sectors.
Any other activity deemed by the Minister to be eligible.
Deadline
to Apply
N/A
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