Program objectives:
· To foster links and information sharing between young people and enjoy the benefits of shared expertise and problem-solving through contact with colleagues in the industry.
· To build and stimulate rural volunteerism in order to develop skills that will allow the dairy organization to thrive.
· To support the sharing of knowledge, collaborative initiatives or the planning of relevant activities to develop and sustain leaders to meet the challenges of a changing agricultural environment.
· To support workshops, meetings and events which focus on networking by bringing together individuals from different disciplines and sectors to provide an opportunity to learn about current issues facing dairy producers.
· To invest in youth adults at a time of rapid change in agriculture to help ensure a brighter future for the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Value of grant:
· Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis and may receive up to $4000 maximum.
· The number of applications supported annually is contingent upon the availability of funds and the quality of proposals.
· A complete and detailed application is a must with a full report forthcoming after the event.
Deadlines:
· Grant applications will be reviewed quarterly and must be submitted prior to the event/opportunity occurring.
· Each successful grant is required to submit a final report which will be due three months following the workshop/event.
Grant Submission Deadline Dates:
March 31, June 30,
September 30, December 31.
General eligibility criteria:
Applications must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for funding:
· The Principal Applicant resides in Ontario and between the ages of 18-35
· The proposal demonstrates basic relevance to the goals and objectives of the program.
· Applicant(s) has disclosed other sources of funding
· Proposal includes a description of expected outcomes and/or a preliminary plan.
· Special consideration would be given to requests for advance funding where reasons and assurances of a final report would be provided (at the discretion of the deciding committee)