Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council

Since April 1, 2009, the Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council (MRAC) Board of Directors has approved Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) funding for 32 projects for a total commitment of approximately $2.5 million.

CAAP is a five-year (2009-2014), $163 million Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) initiative. This federal program encourages farmers, processors, distributors, and retailers to work together to find innovative solutions to common concerns and to explore new market opportunities.

CAAP funds projects that align with priorities identified by industry and/or government at the national, regional and multi-regional levels by focusing on:

• Seizing opportunities
• Responding to new and emerging issues
• Pathfinding and piloting solutions to new and ongoing issues

The next two CAAP application deadlines are September 15 and November 30.  

To learn more about CAAP or to download an application form, visit www.mrac.ca/content/canadian-agricultural-adaptation-program-caap or call toll free 1.800.216.9767.

For more information on national CAAP visit AAFC's website at www.agr.gc.ca/caap or call toll free at 1.877.290.2188.