About
The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) brings together partners to coordinate funding and advance research and innovation that support sustainability, diversification, and long‑term growth in agriculture and the food industry across Western Canada. AFC provides a single‑window approach that simplifies the process for applicants to submit proposals while enabling funders to collaboratively review applications and coordinate investment.
AFC is your one-window destination for agricultural research funding in Western Canada.
Ready to apply?
Click here to apply to the Agriculture Funding Consortium through ARGO
Members
AFC members are funding agencies and organizations with a mandate to support agriculture and food research and innovation in Western Canada. Working collaboratively, members participate in a single‑window process to review applications, align priorities, and coordinate funding that advances sustainability, diversification, and long‑term industry growth.
How to Apply
Online Portal - ARGO
Visit the online portal (ARGO). New applicants should click “Register”; returning users should click “Login.”
Letters of Intent (LOIs):
Completed LOI forms must be submitted through the online system (ARGO).
Full Proposals:
Applicants with successful LOIs will be invited to submit a full proposal. Completed application forms must also be submitted through the online system (ARGO).
AFC Call Opens
February, 18, 2026
Webinar #1 - Tailoring Applications to Funder Priorities
February 20, 2026
Letter of Intent (LOIs) Due
April 1, 2026
Invitations to Full Proposals
June 2, 2026
Webinar #2 - How to Address Feedback Appropriately & Overview of the Review Process
June 5, 2026
Full Proposal Deadline
July 23, 2026
Funding Decision Announcements
December 2026
AFC Call Opens
February, 18, 2026
Webinar #1 - Tailoring Applications to Funder Priorities
February 20, 2026
Letter of Intent (LOIs) Due
April 1, 2026
Invitations to Full Proposals
June 2, 2026
Webinar #2 - How to Address Feedback Appropriately & Overview of the Review Process
June 5, 2026
Full Proposal Deadline
July 23, 2026
Funding Decision Announcements
December 2026