Apply today for $5,000 grant to support urban agriculture initiative

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

If you have a great idea for an initiative in support of urban agriculture, you still have time to apply for $5,000 of funding. 

RBC and Durham College’s (DC) Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture have teamed up for the RBC Urban Agriculture Work Integrated Learning Program. Ten DC student-led initiatives that support urban agriculture – any farming or food production done in an urban area – will receive $5,000 each.  

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. We are excited to see the scope and range of how DC students can engage in this field. 

Applications will be accepted until Friday, 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.  

For more information on the program, eligibility and to apply, visit this website or email Brenna Ireland.