Regional Agricultural Societies Operating Grant

Overview

The Regional Agricultural Societies Operating Grant supports long term sustainability through funding that helps strengthen governance, community impact, asset management, agricultural initiatives and accountability.
 
See the Regional Agricultural Societies Operating Grant Program guidelines for more information.

Funding 

To access funding, regionals are to submit their proposed eligible expenses for the upcoming year. Recipients will be required to submit reporting that supports the activities conducted. 

• base grant; and
• agricultural events and programming activities.

Eligibility

To receive a grant, applicants must: 

• provide planning documents including:
  • Business Plan
  • Strategic Plan
  • Asset Management Plan with infrastructure priorities clearly defined
• be a regional agricultural society in good standing under the Agricultural Societies Act

Eligible expenses

Regional Agricultural Societies must submit their proposed expenses for the year, ensuring that all activities meet the Program’s criteria.
 
Examples of eligible expenses include:

• Base Grant:
  • operational expenses
    • utilities (heat and power)
    • insurance
    • salaries, benefits, wages and honorariums
• Agricultural events and Programming:
  • agricultural education and training
  • farm safety and mental health
  • farmers markets
  • Open Farm Days events
  • agricultural trade shows and conferences
  • equine events and programs
  • rodeo, chuckwagons, 4-H activities 

How to apply

Step 1. Read the guidelines

Regional Agricultural Societies Grant Program Guidelines

Step 2. Complete the application package

Regional Agricultural Societies Grant Program Application Form

Step 3. Submit the application form

Submit the application package to:
Rural Programming Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Agriculture and Irrigation
#106, 4709 – 44 Avenue
Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1N4

Contact

To connect with the Rural Programming Program Coordinator: 
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-968-3517
Toll free: 310-FARM (3276) before the phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-963-4709
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Agriculture and Irrigation
#106, 4709 – 44 Avenue
Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1N4