REGIONAL COUNCIL KEY MESSAGES

1. The Regional Councils’ have over 15 years experience:

• We are recognized as the leading provider of low-cost program delivery services for the agriculture, agribusiness, food processing and rural communities.
• We have delivered millions of programming dollars on behalf of the federal government, multiple provincial government departments and private organizations.
• We have delivered programs ranging in focus from the environment, agriculture, agricultural research, biosecurity, food processing, biofuels, to farm business management.
• We play a key role in supporting government's commitment to economic growth in agribusiness.

2. The Regional Councils’ have an arm’s length, industry-driven benefit:

• Our focus on excellence in third party delivery, exceptional customer service and high degree of accountability has garnered the Councils’ outstanding reputation in the industry.
• As an industry-led organization, we are able to respond quickly, appropriately, and efficiently, to the needs of the industry.
• With links across the Country, we encourage collaboration on projects between provinces/territories to avoid duplication of funding initiatives and broader dissemination of project results.


• We have a unique understanding of funding program requirements, farming and
  agribusiness. It's who we are and what we do.

3. The Regional Council’s are experts in delivering funding programs:

• Our professional and dedicated staff have a wide range of expertise in project management, claims administration, communications and financial reporting and a thorough understanding of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food system.
• We help agriculture, agribusiness, food processing and rural communities access funding for new and innovative ideas that contribute to growth and success.
• We work to identify applicants and assist them through all aspects of the funding process.
• The Council’s have delivered a wide array of program models – ranging from grants to contribution agreements. As delivery models have changed the RC’s have maintained a high degree of accountability and efficiency.

Sevices offered

• Developing and implementing program parameters
• Cultivating applicants
• Project proposal review and extensive due diligence
• 3rd party, arms length, proposal review by the RC’s board of directors
• Writing and executing contracts
• Claims review and processing
• Detailed reporting and record keeping
• Communications