This message is being sent on behalf of Brenna Ireland, partnership manager, Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture.

If you’re eager to make an impact on how our food is grown, RBC and Durham College’s (DC) Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture have teamed up to give you an exciting new grant opportunity to do just that.  

 The RBC Urban Agriculture Work Integrated Learning Program will provide $5,000 of funding to 10 DC student-led initiatives that support urban agriculture – any farming or food production done in an urban area.  

Any project that supports urban agriculture within the community and aligns with the Barrett Centre’s priorities is eligible.  

The grants are open to all DC students who can lend their unique experience and knowledge to projects that will further the development of this important practice. Maybe you’re a Marketing student with a great idea on how to promote urban agriculture initiatives, or an Architectural Technology student thinking of new ways to incorporate green spaces into buildings. We are excited to see the scope and range of how DC students can engage in this field.  

Applications are open from January 30 to February 24. You can apply online here. 

Successful applicants will be chosen in early March, and the projects can begin as soon as they’re awarded. The final project milestone must be achieved by September 1. An event this fall will celebrate the successful applicants and their work, allow them to demonstrate their project and network with other students, faculty, and industry.