Sponsor
Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance
Description
The objectives of the Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) Funding Program are to explore the science of KTT, drive knowledge into action and evaluate and utilize KTT methods and best practices.
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance invites project proposals in the following funding stream:
- KTT Mobilization Funding supports the delivery of activities, products or services that drive knowledge into action and get research into practice for the benefit of Ontario and Ontarians.
- KTT Mobilization – Activities, Products and Services; and
- KTT Mobilization – Nodes.
This year, under the KTT Mobilization stream, applications will be accepted under two themes:
The KTT-M-Activities, Products and Services theme supports projects that advance the exchange, translation, dissemination and application of research knowledge through activities, resources, tools, events, services or other approaches that help move knowledge into practice.
The KTT-M Nodes theme supports new and existing knowledge hubs or networks that bring together researchers, partners and end users around a shared area of interest. These projects should help connect research, expertise and evidence with the people and organizations that can use it.
All projects, must relate to an established OMAFA research priority and support Ontario’s agri-food and/or rural sectors.
Projects will be adjudicated through a one-step review process. Full proposals are due by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2026.
For further information about this call and OMAFA research priorities, please visit KTT page on the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance website.
Eligibility
University of Guelph faculty members are eligible to be the Lead Applicant and/or a Co-Applicant on KTT Funding projects. Adjunct faculty members may also apply if they are eligible to hold research funding at the University of Guelph and are not employed by, or have a financial interest in, any of the collaborating organizations or co-funders. Consult the program guide on the KTT page on the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance website for more details.
Applicants must be fully compliant with all reporting requirements prior to a new proposal being reviewed under any Alliance Research Program.
Maximum Project Value
Maximum project value for the KTT Mobilization Stream is $50,000
Special Notes
Town Hall Information Session
To learn more about the KTT Funding Program and online submission process, join us for an in-person and virtual town hall information session on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- In-person location: University of Guelph, UC441
- Join Teams Meeting here
If you would like to consult with a knowledge mobilization specialist regarding your application, please contact Victoria Holla, Knowledge Mobilization Manager at holla@uoguelph.ca.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Town hall information session | |
External Deadline | Full proposals due |
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online using the OMAFA Research Management System (RMS). A new RMS platform was launched in October 2019.
If you have an RMS account but have not accessed the RMS since October 2019, enter your uoguelph.ca email address on the RMS login page, select “Forgot Password” and follow the prompts.
If you have never used the RMS system, select “Register” on the login page to create a new account. Consult the program guide for more information or contact rescoord@uoguelph.ca for login assistance if needed.
For Questions, please contact:
Victoria Holla at holla@uoguelph.ca