2020 Competition is now open!

The goal of the Agriculture Endowment Fund is to promote excellence in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences through support for a wide variety of worthy projects and programs consistent with the academic goals of the Faculty. Although a wide variety of projects can be supported by the Fund, applications that benefit a greater number of students will be prioritized for funding by the Endowment Committee. Obtaining partial support from external sources enhances the chance of success.

The Endowment Fund Committee of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is soliciting proposals for funding from students, alumni, academics and support staff of the Faculty.

This year, the competition has been divided into TWO STREAMS: 

STREAM 1 - Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2020 by Noon

$250,000 is available for a wide variety of projects typically funded by the Endowment Fund. These projects and programs include but are not limited to:

• teaching projects/equipment
• student recruitment activities
• visiting scientists and lecturers
• special projects for support staff
• specialized computer equipment where clear teaching benefit is demonstrated (funding of computer equipment for graduate students and research infrastructure should be shared by the grant-holder in the respective department)
• student competitions
• field trips - A field course fee should be charged where applicable, rather than seeking financial support from the Endowment Fund
• library acquisitions
• conferences or workshops
• support for approved student exchange activities outside the University of Manitoba

In the past two years, the committee has allocated funds ranging from $154 - $14,600 per proposal, with a mean of $3,494.

STREAM 2 - Deadline: EXTENDED to Monday, March 30, 2020 by Noon

$200,000 is available for expenditure from the Endowment Fund for large strategic initiatives in the Faculty, such as classroom and teaching laboratory upgrades, etc. Proposals must follow the general rules of the Endowment Fund competition and must be achievable by March 31, 2021. Anyone considering submitting an application should first consult with their Department Head to discuss unit priorities. A detailed budget and quotes from Physical Plant are required.

*IMPORTANT* Review CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS prior to completing an application form.

APPLICATION FORM: Download the Application Form (fillable PDF), complete the form and obtain a digital signature from your Dept or Unit Head. Please do not print or scan the application.

Submit applications to heather.wiebe@umanitoba.ca by Noon on the appropriate deadline above. No late applications considered.

Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst, Chair
Agricultural and Food Sciences Endowment Fund Committee
Dean’s Office, 256 Agriculture Building
The University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3T 2N2
Tel: (204) 474-6082
E-mail: agresear@umanitoba.ca