The Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative offers funding for research that stimulates innovation to support the growth and competitiveness of Ontario’s agri-food sector, promotes food safety and strengthens rural communities. The Call requirements are summarized below. For more details, visit the
Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) webpage.
Research Priority Areas
- Food safety
- Plant health and protection
- Sustainable production systems
Who is Eligible
Public and private sector applicants from Ontario with capacity to perform quality research in the program priority areas are invited to apply. For more information on eligibility, please visit the
OAFRI website.
How to Apply
If you already have an RMS user name and password, login to your Researcher
Workbench to access the call document and application form. New applicants can register in the RMS for access.
The 2020-21 Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative call for proposals follows a one-stage application process (full proposal submission).
