Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building Canada's capacity for using molecular tools to respond to emerging threats to animal health and plant resources
Agreement Number:
FAP 2021-001
Agreement Value:
$150,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
Faculty and students will engage in molecular research and learning activities to develop tools and digital platforms that will enhance biosurveillance and access to information, and will modernize how challenges in protecting animal health and plant resources are addressed.
Organization:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Expected Results:
New tools to enhance industry’s capacity to identify and respond to emerging threats against animal health and plant resources, and strengthen Canadian industries.
Location:
Guelph, Ontario, CA N1G 2W1
Reference Number:
206-2020-2021-Q2-00001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Operating Name:
University of Guelph
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Guelph
Research Organization:
Biodiversity Institute of Ontario|Institut de la biodiversité de l'Ontario
Program:
CFIA Federal Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The Federal Assistance Program enables the Agency to support projects and initiatives led by external organizations that advance the CFIA's core responsibility for safe food and healthy plants and animals.