Value
$30MDescription
Launched in May 2022, the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative is investing $30M in cutting-edge genomic research and innovation to reduce the carbon footprint of Canada’s food production systems—building their resiliency, environmental sustainability and economic viability.
Eligible Applicants
Genome Canada’s latest large-scale genomics initiative will support climate change mitigation and adaptation through strategic investments in climate-smart agriculture and food systems.
Eligible Expenses
The Initiative will deploy a number of funding opportunities that will make up the portfolio. These will include Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams (ICTs), a Data Coordination Centre (DCC), and a Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Coordination Centre (KMICC).
Deadline Date
Early July 2022: Registration deadline; Mid-Sept. 2022: Letter of intent (LOI) deadline; Mid-Jan. 2023: Application deadlineContact
Contact Name: Genome Canada
E-mail Address: climateaction@genomecanada.ca
Website: https://genomecanada.ca/challenge-areas/climate-smart-agriculture-and-food-systems/