AAFC learning catalogue

The AAFC Grants and Contributions Training series includes an overview of program delivery, from program design to project closure. Training reinforces Government of Canada and AAFC Policies, Directives, and Processes.

This course will give you a renewed awareness of the importance of integrity and transparency in public sector research.

A project officer’s job is not done after a contribution agreement is signed. In this course, you’ll learn more about project monitoring requirements.

This course is intended for new users of AgriDOC.

One of the most time-consuming activities in the delivery of grants and contributions programs is in the assess stage of the 8As. In this course, you’ll get an overview of the project assessment framework and other elements, including environmental considerations, what to do if the applicant is a lobbyist and how to identify any conflict of interest.

Staffing demystified! Explore topics from how to read a job ad to how to prepare for an interview and learn some practical tips.

This course will allow you to be more comfortable in navigating the approval workflow in the Grants and Contributions Digital Platform (GCPD).

Asemaa Nitam, meaning “sacred tobacco first” in Anishinaabe, is a multi-part presentation series dedicated to exploring the cultural, spiritual, and agricultural significance of tobacco within Indigenous traditions. This series centers on traditional knowledge, personal experience, and scientific observation, offering participants a holistic understanding of this sacred plant. In part 2, follow Farelle into the garden at Bernier farm to have a close up view of 13 nicotiana varieties labelled as “tobacco” and explore the differences between them, including growing risks and toxicity. Learn more about tobacco’s role in traditional Indigenous agriculture, cultivation techniques, harvesting and storage, followed by a discussion on literary resources to put on your bookshelf.

Dive into the essentials of Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) with our comprehensive course designed specifically for employees at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Explore the roles and responsibilities of key Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) stakeholders in managing Access to Information (ATI) and Personal Information (PI) requests.

Finance is an important aspect of the grants and contributions life cycle. In this course, you’ll learn about financial management for fair decision making and successful program delivery.

A grant or contribution agreement is an important legal document with many clauses. The Project Officer is a recipient’s main contact for their project and the program and must work with the recipient to develop the agreement. In this course, you’ll examine AAFC’s standard agreement template to better understand the agreement sections.