Edmonton, AB, June 03, 2026 – RDAR, a leader in results-driven agriculture research in Canada, advises that intake for the 2026 On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) remains paused while applications are under review. Applicants will be notified as soon as decisions are made to approve or decline their applications.
Producer response to this year’s intake has been exceptionally strong. RDAR has received more than 900 applications requesting over $21.2 million, far exceeding the $17.2 million available. Assessments are underway to determine which applications can be supported under program requirements and available funding.
“The level of interest in OFCAF reflects Alberta producers’ strong commitment to practices that improve resilience, productivity, and environmental outcomes,” said RDAR CEO Dr. Mark Redmond. “Given the volume of applications, we are taking the time needed to complete a fair and disciplined assessment process.”
Assessment Underway
RDAR is reviewing submitted applications against program criteria, available funding, and delivery capacity to ensure consistent decisions and effective implementation of approved projects.
Applications are being assessed for eligibility, completeness, and alignment with program requirements
Demand exceeds available funding, so not all applications can be approved
The intake pause will remain in place until the current assessment process is sufficiently advanced
Next Steps for Successful Applicants
Approval is not the final step. Producers with successful applications will be asked to confirm participation and accept implementation responsibilities before funding is considered active.
Successful applicants must accept the implementation responsibilities associated with their application
Only accepted applications will be treated as active funding commitments
Applications not accepted within the required timelines may be released and reallocated
A waitlist will be maintained to support reallocation if funding becomes available
Applicants are encouraged to:
Monitor emails from RDAR
Ensure contact information is current
Check spam and junk folders regularly for updates
RDAR appreciates applicants’ patience during the assessment process and encourages timely responses once decisions are communicated.
Future Intake
RDAR will provide future intake information once the current assessment process has advanced further. Program updates will continue to be posted on RDAR’s website.
About RDAR:
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is a not-for-profit organization mandated to target strategic investments in producer-led, results-driven agriculture research to power the profitability, productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability of agriculture in Alberta. RDAR's funding is provided by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
For more information, please visit: www.rdar.ca
Media Contact:
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Richard Hilton, Manager, Stakeholder Relations and Communications
richard.hilton@rdar.ca