ag action manitoba program research and innovation activity · 2020-02-28 · in-kind contribution:...

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Ag Action Manitoba Program Research and Innovation Activity

Full Application

Program applicant information will be collected under the authority of Section 36(1)(b) of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) as the information relates directly to, and is necessary for the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). As a program applicant, your personal information will be used and disclosed to assess and review your eligibility for the CAP program, to contact for further information, or to communicate future programming. Personal information is safeguarded by the protection of privacy provisions of FIPPA. If you have any questions about the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, contact Access and Privacy Co‐ordinator, Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development at (204) 945-3439.

PROJECT TITLE: Provide a clear, descriptive title for the proposed project (max. 250 characters)

SECTION 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name of Business or Organization (for academic institutions, please include the department name)

Contact Information Last Name First Name Initial

Role or Position with Organization

Does your organization self identify as indigenous? YES NO

Business or Organization Type

Are you a Non-Profit Organization YES NO Mailing Address

(Street and/or Postal Box Address) Village/Town/City

Select Project Location Postal Code Province

Email Phone Number

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CO-APPLICANT INFORMATION: all applicants who identify as a Researcher (including Academic Institutions) or a Government of Canada Department or Agency will be required to identify a non-researcher Co-Applicant CO-APPLICANT 1 Legal Name of Business of Organization Contact Information

Last Name First Name Initial


Mailing Address (Street and/or Postal Box Address) Village/Town/City

Postal Code Province Phone Number Cell Number

Email Address

Describe the role and responsibility of the co-applicant as it pertains to this project (max. 1,000 characters) CO-APPLICANT 2 Legal Name of Business or Organization Contact Information



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Mailing Address (Street and/or Postal Box Address) Village/Town/City

Postal Code Province Phone Number Cell Number

Email Address

Describe the role and responsibility of the co-applicant as it pertains to this project (max. 1,000 characters) RESEARCH TEAM INFORMATION PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR Legal Name of Business or Organization Contact Information



Mailing Address (Street and/or Postal Box Address) Village/Town/City Postal Code Province

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Describe the role and responsibility of the principal investigator as it pertains to this project (max. 1,000 characters) Related Research Information – complete the following

A. Total number of referred papers ever published in scientific journals.

B. Total number of papers ever published in full in refereed conference proceedings.

C. List; beginning with the most recent, the publications that have been published in the last 3 years. Use the same authorship order as it appears in the original publication (max. 1,500 characters)

CO-INVESTIGATOR(S) If applicable, provide the full names and organizations of up to five co-investigators and their roles pertaining to this project.

1 Full Name Legal Name of Business or Organization

Role & Responsibility (max. 500 characters)

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I have included signed letters of support from co-applicant(s) stating explicitly their agreement to be the co-applicant to this project and including details of confirmed cash and in-kind contributions, if applicable.

SECTION 2. PROPOSED PROJECT INFORMATION 1. If project confidentiality is required, indicate and describeFor proposal: YES NO For results and reports: YES NO If you have selected YES to any of the above, indicate why project confidentiality is required (max. 500 characters)

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For the purpose of potential co-funding, Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development may disclose this application to companion funding agencies or producer commodity associations. If you select “YES” the application may be shared with external organizations (e.g. Western Grains Research Foundation). If you select “NO”, the application will not be shared with companion funding agencies or producer commodity associations.

YES NO Will the project generate intellectual property? YES NO 2. Funding Stream: Select Funding Stream

3. Project Thematic Area: Select Thematic Research Area

4. Expected Project OutcomesNumber of new highly qualified personnel (Masters, Doctorate, Post Doctorate level) that will be hired as part of the project. Indicate up to three measurable project outcomes (max. 750 characters)

A.

B.

C.

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5. Project Description: provide a concise overview of your project (max. 4,000 characters)

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6. Describe the research plan and methodology, including the activities and scientific approaches that will be used to achieve each of the outcomes listed in section 2, question 4 (max. 8,000 characters – use next page if additional space is required)

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7. Past Research A. Describe past research experiences, intellectual property and/or activities relevant to the project from the last 5 years (max. 2,000 characters) B. If applicable, how does this project build on previous research? (max. 1,000 characters)

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8. Project Equipment: for Capacity Building activities only. A. Provide a detailed list of item(s) that you intend to purchase and describe how each item will be used in your research project (max. 1,500 characters) B. Indicate if you are aware of other individual(s) who have this capacity in Manitoba and please describe (max. 1,000 characters)

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9. Knowledge Transfer Plan - Provide a knowledge transfer plan that includes the tools and activities that will result in changes to production practices, development of new products, policy and program development, and/or advancement in research. Information is to be based on the work completed between the estimated project start and end dates. (max 4,000 characters)

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SECTION 3. ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF PROPOSED RESEARCH AND OTHER SECTOR IMPACTS Economic Benefits of the Proposed Research - Clearly articulate how the proposed project will result in economic benefits including any impacts on markets and trade as well as potential return on investment (ROI) to Manitoba. ROI attempts to measure the link between research and development activities with profits or other monetary gains over time (for example: number of patents, bibliometrics, funds leveraged from industry, and number of highly qualified personnel) (max. 2,000 characters) Other Sector Impacts – Clearly articulate how the proposed project will advance the growth and sustainability of the agriculture, agri-food and/or the agri-product sectors in Manitoba. The impact should focus on benefits related to but not limited to production and processing, climate adaptation, environmental sustainability and public trust) (max. 2,000 characters)

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SECTION 4. PROPOSED TIMELINE AND BUDGET Timeline

Estimated Start date (no earlier than April 1, 2021)

Estimated End Date (no later than December 31, 2022)

Duration (in months)

Milestones: indicate when significant milestones will be achieved (i.e. the hiring of a graduate student, purchase of a large piece of equipment, etc.) Milestone Estimated

Completion Date Description

Milestone 1

Milestone 2

Milestone 3

Milestone 4

Milestone 5

Budget: complete all applicable fields; refer to the program Guidebook for more information on eligible and ineligible costs. Please note that the budget is organized by fiscal year, which runs from April 1 to March 31. Cash Expenses Salaries, Wages and Benefits Expense Type Total Cost

2021/22 Requested

2021/22 Total Cost 2022/23

Requested 2022/23 Total Cost Total

Requested

Graduate Student Wages

Fellowships

Summer Student Wages

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Technician Wages

Incremental Time of External Investigators

Incremental Time of Scientific and Technical Personnel

Subtotal Salaries, Wages and Benefits

Description of Incremental Salaries, Wages and Benefits

Subcontracted Services Expense Type Total Cost

2021/22 Requested

2021/22 Total Cost 2022/23


Requested

Custom Work

Casual Labour

Subtotal Subcontracted Services

Name and Description of Subcontracted Service Provider

Professional Fees: expenses related to the hiring or contracting of external professionals. Expense Type Total Cost

2021/22 Requested

2021/22 Total Cost 2022/23


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Consultant Wages

Engineering Wages

Legal Fees

Accounting Fees

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Project Management

Subtotal Professional Fees

Name and Description of Professional Fees (list all external professionals - principal investigator, applicant and co-applicant are ineligible)

Training, Seminar, Conference and Workshop Registration Fees Expense Type Total Cost

2021/22 Requested

2021/22 Total Cost 2022/23


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Registration Fees

Subtotal Registration Fees

Description of Registration Fees

Communications and Promotions Expense Type Total Cost

2021/22 Requested

2021/22 Total Cost 2022/23


Requested

Communication Materials

Advertising

Postage and Envelopes

Printing

Website Design

Extension Events (i.e. facility rentals, A/V equipment rentals)

Subtotal Communications and Promotions

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Description of Communications and Promotions

Facility and Equipment Rentals Expense Type Total Cost

2021/22 Requested

2021/22 Total Cost 2022/23


Requested

Facility Rental

Land Rental

Small Equipment Rental

Subtotal Facility and Equipment Rental

Description of Facility and Equipment Rentals

Capital Assets and Equipment: Capital Assets and Equipment are not eligible expenses for Basic and Applied Research Projects. For Capacity Building projects, each eligible Capital Asset and Equipment expense must be greater than $10,000. Expense Type Total Cost

2021/22 Requested

2021/22 Total Cost 2022/23


Requested

Medium and Large Scale Equipment

Incremental Lab Equipment and Installation Costs

Subtotal Capital Assets and Equipment

Description of Capital Assets and Equipment

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Materials and Supplies Expense Type Total Cost

2021/22 Requested

2021/22 Total Cost 2022/23


Requested

Small Equipment (less than $10,000)

Consumables

Lab Supplies

Office Supplies

Chemicals

Subtotal Materials and Supplies

Description of Materials and Supplies

Travel – Related to Knowledge Transfer Events and Conferences

Expense Type Total Cost 2021/22

Requested 2021/22

Total Cost 2022/23


Requested

Accommodations

Airfare

Meals

Transportation (non Airfare)

Mileage

Subtotal Travel

Name of Traveller and Description of Travel

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Travel – Related to Research Activities

Expense Type Total Cost 2021/22

Requested 2021/22

Total Cost 2022/23


Requested

Accommodations

Airfare

Meals

Transportation (non Airfare)

Mileage

Subtotal Travel

Name of Traveller and Description of Travel

Summary of Cash Expenses Expense Type Total Cost

2021/22 Requested

2021/22 Total Cost 2022/23


Requested

Salaries, Wages and Benefits

Subcontracted Services

Professional Fees

Training, Seminars, Conference and Registration Fees

Communications and Promotions

Facility and Equipment Rentals

Capital Assets and Equipment

Materials and Supplies

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Travel – Related to Knowledge Transfer Events and Conferences

Travel – Related to Research Activities

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Overhead: expenses required to run a business, which cannot be directly attributed to any specific business activity, product or service. Overhead will be capped at 8 per cent of the Eligible Cash Expenses (see Total Cash Expenses above). For more information, refer to the program Guidebook. Expense Type Total Cost

2021/22 Requested

2021/22 Total Cost 2022/23


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Overhead

Subtotal Overhead

Description of Overhead

In-Kind Contribution: non-monetary goods and services that are not reimbursable by the program, but may be considered by the program administrator as part of the applicant’s contribution requirement. The total value of in-kind contributions must not exceed 50 per cent of the applicant’s contribution. For more information, refer to the program Guidebook. Expense Type Total 2021/22 Total 2022/23 Total

Salaries & Wages

Land, Equipment and Facilities

Materials and Supplies

Inventory

Subtotal In-Kind Contribution

Description of In-Kind Contribution

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Summary: Total Project Costs By Year Amount 2021/22 Amount 2022/23 Total Costs

Total Project Costs (Total Cash Expenses + Total Overhead Expenses + In-Kind Contributions)

Summary: Total Requested By Year Amount 2021/22 Amount 2022/23 Total Requested

Total Requested (Requested Cash Costs + Requested Overhead)

Total Cash Contributions to Project Indicate the amount of confirmed funding and the source of funding for each applicable source.

Project Funding Type Description (e.g. Source, Department, Program, etc.) Amount 2021/22 Amount 2022/23 Total

Applicant Cash Contribution

Funding From Other Industry Sources*

Funding from Other Government Sources (Federal)*

Funding from Other Government Sources (Provincial)*

Funding from Other Sources (non government and non industry)*

Total Client Cash Contribution

*Include only dollar amounts which have been approved and/or confirmed from external partnersI have included signed letters of support from other funding sources including details of confirmed cash and in-kind contributions, if applicable

I have included signed letters of project non-financial support from other organizations, if applicable

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SECTION 5. DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE I confirm that I have read and understood the objectives, principles and criteria set out in the terms and conditions in the CAP Ag Action Manitoba Program Guidebook, and understand that the applicant must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible for funding:

1. The applicant must demonstrate to Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development that it has or can acquire adequate human resources, experience and skills required to carry out its responsibilities.

2. The applicant agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the CAP Ag Action Manitoba Program.3. The applicant agrees to provide financial documentation for all expenditures.4. The applicant grants the Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development or designate the right to conduct a

compliance audit on the project described in this application.5. The applicant agrees to provide appropriate recognition for the financial assistance of federal and provincial

governments.6. The applicant will make available to the Provincial Minister any communication materials developed under this

program and agree that the Provincial Minister may use such materials for promotion purposes.7. The applicant agrees that, unless authorized, costs incurred before the signing of the contribution agreement are not

eligible for reimbursement.8. The applicant agrees that Canada and Manitoba will not be liable for any claims for damage from the recipient or

third parties related to the activities carried out by the recipient or on his/her behalf.9. The applicant is in compliance with federal, provincial and municipal requirements.10. There are no conflict of interest situations with the applicant relative to the CAP Ag Action Manitoba Program and

Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development.11. The application has been signed below by the CEO/Chairman/President, owner(s) or a legally authorized

representative who is duly authorized to accept the terms and conditions by clicking on the box below indicating acceptance. If the applicant does not have the authority or does not accept the terms and conditions, the application must not be submitted.

12. The applicant understands that, if the application is accepted, the applicant will be required to enter into a Contribution Agreement with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development which sets out the terms and conditions for funding.

I understand that the information contained in this application is being collected for the purpose of assessing and reviewing my eligibility for funding under the CAP Ag Action Manitoba Program, and that such information will be used and disclosed for application assessment and review purposes, including verification of the information submitted as well as program review, statistical purposes and performance reporting.

Financial, commercial, scientific or technical information provided in this application will be treated in accordance with federal legislation, including The Access to Information Act and The Privacy Act and similar provincial Acts including The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

I agree that the project, if approved, will recognize the CAP Ag Action Program, and the federal and provincial governments for their contribution and support.

I consent to my personal information being disclosed to the extent reasonably necessary to determine my eligibility for Canadian Agricultural Partnership the CAP Ag Action Manitoba Program, to Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada (AAFC) for program administration and to AAFC and other organizations for audit purposes. I also consent to the use or disclosure of my information for the purposes of:

(a) a survey of program participants and program review, statistical purposes, Manitoba premises ID andperformance reporting; and

(b) public release by AAFC or Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development of my name, the amount of fundingreceived and the general nature of the project or activity undertaken by me for which funding is being madeavailable.

The applicant consents to the information contained in this form (including personal information) being disclosed to the Program Administrator.

Once you have completed filling out the application, save and email as an attachment to [email protected].

I understand that my personal information will otherwise only be used or disclosed with my consent or with other legal authority.

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The information provided in this application is, to the best of our knowledge, complete, true and correct. I represent that the above consents are made on behalf of the applicant (if applicable) and any other person named in this application. By checking the box below, you are agreeing with the information contained in Section 5, an ink signature is not required. Date application completed and submitted

I acknowledge that I am not a current Manitoba government employee, or a current or former member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. I have read and agree with the Terms and Conditions contained within the Guidebook associated with this CAP activity. I would like to be subscribed to the Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development e‐Newsletter.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Application has been reviewed and deemed complete. Program Officer Assigned: Date Application Received: AccessManitoba Client ID: AccessManitoba Task ID:

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