A new round of applied research funding is being made available through the Farm Adaptation Innovator Program (FAIP) with the BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative. A call for Expressions of Interest will take place in mid-September.
A total of $1.5M will be available for projects that enhance the BC agriculture sector’s ability to adapt to climate change. The FAIP seeks to build adaptive capacity and encourage the adoption of effective farm practices to help mitigate impacts related to climate change by supporting projects that:
- Promote innovation in farm practices, approaches and technologies that support climate change adaptation;
- Demonstrate farm practices that reduce weather related production risks and identify new production opportunities; and/or
- Develop informational and knowledge sharing resources and support increased sector capacity to support adaptation.
See this website for applicant eligibility, funding details, timelines, and more.