AgriRisk - Microgrants has disbursed 22 grants, totaling $1,072,314, within the Canadian federal government. Key recipients include The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University, University of Prince Edward Island, and Université Laval. Funding for these microgrants primarily originates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
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AgriRisk - Microgrants
SaveTotal Grants
22
Total Amount
$1.1M
Provinces Served
6
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University | 4 | $204.2K |
| 2 | University of Prince Edward Island | 4 | $200.0K |
| 3 | Université Laval | 3 | $124.5K |
| 4 | University of Saskatchewan | 1 | $75.0K |
| 5 | Université Laval - Faculté des sciences de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation | 1 | $73.0K |
| 6 | British Colombia Institute of Technology | 1 | $50.0K |
| 7 | The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University | 1 | $50.0K |
| 8 | Trent University | 1 | $50.0K |
| 9 | The Royal Institution for Advancement of Learning McGill University | 1 | $50.0K |
| 10 | University of Alberta | 1 | $49.8K |
| 11 | Lakehead University | 1 | $49.7K |
| 12 | University of Guelph | 1 | $46.0K |
| 13 | University of British Columbia | 1 | $25.0K |
| 14 | SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY | 1 | $25.0K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC | 10 | $501.8K | 47% |
| PE | 4 | $200.0K | 19% |
| ON | 4 | $170.7K | 16% |
| BC | 2 | $75.0K | 7% |
| SK | 1 | $75.0K | 7% |
| AB | 1 | $49.8K | 5% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 19 | $989.5K |
| 2 | Unknown | 3 | $82.8K |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
University of Saskatchewan
$75.0K
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The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University
$75.0K
--
Université Laval
$74.5K
--
Université Laval - Faculté des sciences de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation
$73.0K
--
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University
$71.4K
--
Université Laval
$50.0K
--
University of Prince Edward Island
$50.0K
--
Trent University
$50.0K
--
The Royal Institution for Advancement of Learning McGill University
$50.0K
--
University of Prince Edward Island
$50.0K
--
University of Prince Edward Island
$50.0K
--
University of Prince Edward Island
$50.0K
--
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
$50.0K
--
British Colombia Institute of Technology
$50.0K
--
University of Alberta
$49.8K
--
Lakehead University
$49.7K
--
University of Guelph
$46.0K
--
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University
$32.8K
--
University of British Columbia
$25.0K
--
SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
$25.0K
--
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University
$25.0K
--
University of Saskatchewan
$75.0K--
The objective of this project is to measure farmers response to agricultural insurance programs including crop insurance...
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University
$75.0K--
The objective of this project is to evaluate the epidemiological processes in a disease among pulse crops: white mold (S...
Université Laval
$74.5K--
The objective is to analyze the participation of Quebec pork producers in agricultural futures markets.
Université Laval - Faculté des sciences de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation
$73.0K--
The objective of this project is to assess how trade policy uncertainties affect farm prices and farm margins, and evalu...
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University
$71.4K--
The objective of this project is to investigate the effects of elevated carbon dioxide (eCO2) and nitrogen fertilization...
Université Laval
$50.0K--
The objective of this project is to research how to improve nutrition and water stress tolerance in potato production th...
University of Prince Edward Island
$50.0K--
The objective of this project is harnessing seasonal climate forecasts for agricultural risk management
Trent University
$50.0K--
The objective of this project is to study the biochemistry of rare earth elements (REEs) and characterize
The Royal Institution for Advancement of Learning McGill University
$50.0K--
The objective of this project is to improve the accuracy and the development of methods to predict the quality and quant...
University of Prince Edward Island
$50.0K--
The objective of this project is mapping the spatiotemporal changes of rainfall pattern in PEI
University of Prince Edward Island
$50.0K--
The objective of this project is to refine the use of remotely-piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) as a tool to manage preci...
University of Prince Edward Island
$50.0K--
The objective of this project is to design a disease control technology using artificial intelligence to identify potato...
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
$50.0K--
The objective of this project is real-time antimicrobial resistance surveillance built on Internet of Things
British Colombia Institute of Technology
$50.0K--
The objective of this project is to grow futures: mitigating agricultural risks with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (...
University of Alberta
$49.8K--
The objective of this project is to develop a conceptual framework to compare the efficiency, equity and efficacy of the...
Lakehead University
$49.7K--
The objective of this project is to develop a mobile and web-based application tool that uses low-cost remote sensors to...
University of Guelph
$46.0K--
The objective of this project is: 1) to estimate the probability of soil conditions that promote nitrogen losses via lea...
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University
$32.8K--
The objective of this project aims to improve on traditional sampling methodologies by comparing grab and composite samp...
University of British Columbia
$25.0K--
The objective of this project is to conduct and publish research regarding cattle ranchers’ conservation of the grasslan...
SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
$25.0K--
The objective of this project is to investigate the feasibility of a micro-insurance product for urban agriculture and b...
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning / McGill University
$25.0K--
The objective of this project is to increase the phosphorus (P) nutrient value and other soil supplements (sulphur, calc...
Université Laval
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The AgriRisk Initiatives (ARI) program supports the development of new risk management tools for use in the agriculture ...
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