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On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) │ Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)

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Description

OFCAF provides financial support to producers to accelerate their adoption and implementation of on-farm Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) to lower Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, support production efficiency, sustainability and resiliency on their farm operations.

Please Note:

  • If you have only implemented the water portion of your rotational grazing project, you are not eligible for reimbursement.
  • Any purchases made before April 1, 2025 are not eligible for reimbursement.
  • Pre-approval by RDAR in writing is required to be eligible for program funding.

Eligible Applicants

You are eligible for funding if you are an active producer, including proprietorship, corporation, or registered partnership, that can demonstrate a minimum of $25,000 of gross farm income in Alberta. To receive funding, applicants must meet the following conditions:

  • Be an active producer – Includes a proprietorship, corporation, or registered partnership that can demonstrate a minimum of $25,000 of gross farm income in Alberta.
  • Work with a Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) to develop a BMP Action Plan
  • Headquartered in Alberta
  • Project Minimum – Have a minimum eligible project cost of $2,500.
  • Pay upfront costs – Pay 100% of the costs upfront (no in-kind). All payments will be considered taxable income.

Eligible Expenses

Successful applicants will receive a pre-approved budget with their project approval. Once the project is completed, applicants are required to submit invoices for all eligible BMPs. These expenses will be reviewed by RDAR to ensure they match the approved project prior to reimbursement.

RDAR is delivering OFCAF in three activity categories. These practices also provide other environmental benefits such as improved biodiversity and soil health. Other activities to support the adoption of BMPs, such as outreach, education, and training, are also supported.

  • Improving Nitrogen Management
  • Increasing Adoption of Cover Cropping
  • Expanding the Adoption of Rotational Grazing

Deadline Date

Open for applications as of April 9, 2025.

Contact

Contact Name: Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)

Phone Number: 1-877-503-5955

E-mail Address: ofcaf.bmp@rdar.ca

Website: https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities/ofcaf

Industry:

Agriculture

Location:

Alberta

Tags:

Agricultural Producers, Biodiversity, Farming

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