Regional Technical Assistance Component

Regional Technical Assistance Component Objective

The objective of the Regional Technical Assistance Component is to provide technical assistance and technical transfer tools to accelerate the adoption of beneficial management practices for the sustainable use and management of pasture, hayland, critical/riparian areas and, shelterbelts on the agricultural landscape. The component will enhance program delivery mechanisms for technology transfer to groups and individuals through the provision of technical expertise and financial support to develop extension tools.

What are some key project activities under the program?

Project activities under the program will:

• Contribute to the programs agri-environmental goals and targets within a multi-province region;
• Address gaps in the development and extension of Greencover beneficial management practices for producers and specialists;
• Have widespread benefits to the farming sector;
• Be incremental in nature and/or build on existing information, and not duplicate other efforts;
• Integrate production, economic, and environmental information when appropriate.

Who can participate?

Eligible applicants include incorporated non-profit organizations, incorporated environmental groups, educational institutions, co-operatives, corporations, provincial governments or agencies of these governments, and provincial Crown corporations.

What financial assistance is available?

A committee comprised of representatives from each province screen and rate all proposals to ensure funds are directed to projects that best meet program requirements and regional priorities. Project funding of up to 100% of eligible costs may be provided under the program. Proposals that generate activity or information relevant to an entire region will be considered for regional technical assistance.

Funding for the program is available until the end of fiscal year 2007-08. Deadlines for submission of proposals are April 30 and November 1 each year. The final date for submission of proposals is November 1, 2007.

How do the Technical Assistance Component and Regional Technical Assistance Component Differ?

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Both components have the same objectives and priorities under the Greencover Canada initiative. The Technical Assistance Component is specific to projects within a single province whereas the Regional Technical Assistance Component will consider proposals where the scope of the project encompasses two or more provinces.

Regional Technical Assistance proposals are rated by an inter-provincial committee. The guide used for rating proposals (PDF) provides valuable information on criteria for proposals. This document is intended to provide awareness of the projects that have been funded under the Regional Technical Assistance component. If readers wish to obtain further information regarding individual projects they are encouraged to contact the proponent directly at the telephone number provided in this document.

If you have any questions, or require additional information regarding the Regional Technical Assistance Component please review the Terms and Conditions or contact:

Date modified: 2006-07-27		Important Notices