Dairy Research Cluster

Since 2010, DFC has been a partner of the Canadian Agri-Science Clusters Initiative of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) as part of the strategic framework Growing Forward 1 (2010-2013), Growing Forward 2 (2013-2018), and Canadian Agricultural Partnership (2018-2023). The Clusters program allows to address national dairy research priorities in a coordinated and strategic approach in partnership with sector partners and government.

In anticipation of the renewal of the Clusters program under AAFC’s next agricultural policy framework, which would cover the period of April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028, DFC, in collaboration with its DairyGen partners (including Semex, Holstein Canada and Lactanet) and Novalait Inc., is launching Calls for Proposals in preparation for the Dairy Research Cluster 4 application. 

The Canadian scientific community is invited to submit proposals for innovative and structured projects focusing on industry and government priorities.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS IN HUMAN NUTRITION AND HEALTH - NOW CLOSED

CALL FOR LETTERS OF INTENT IN DAIRY PRODUCTION - NOW CLOSED

Note: Based on preliminary information shared by AAFC, DFC is forging ahead with the development of a proposal aimed at AAFC’S next Cluster program. However, the program has not yet been officially announced by AAFC and therefore, there is no guarantee of funding at this point.