The ARDN currently has a number of rural development opportunities available.  Our objective is to promote networking among the post-secondary institutions (PSIs) and between communities and the PSIs.  Projects must include one or more of ARDN’s post-secondary members and applications must come through them. If you have a good rural research project and need a PSI partner, contact us and we will help you make the connections.

We have updated our Style Guide to make it easier for ARDN supported projects, events, and partners to display the ARDN logo and provide a brief description of the organization.

Networking Assistance ≤ $10,000:  In order to foster networking opportunities and enhance rural development knowledge exchange, the Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) is offering financial and other non-financial assistance to member post-secondary institutions for hosting rural development related meetings and events.  Please click on the links to access the application and reporting forms. Applications must be received at least six weeks prior to start date.

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Judy Ferguson, Director of Community and Member Engagment: 780-449-1006 ext 225 or engage@ardn.ca

Please make sure to email your completed Networking application operations@ardn.ca.

Networking Application Form           Reporting Form

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Research Assistance ≤ $10,000:  Projects should include effective collaboration with post-secondary institutions and rural communities or demonstrate clear benefits to rural communities. The project should have a plan for the dissemination of plain language results. 
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ARDN will, in general, be a partner in projects.  Please click on the link below to access the Letter of Intent (LOI).

Before you begin this LOI Process be sure to discuss your project with Paul Watson, Research Director: 780-449-1006 ext 222 or research@ardn.ca

The call for proposals will remain open until further notice.                         

Guidelines for Application                              Reporting Form

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Research Assistance >$10,000: :   The Alberta Rural Development Network is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) from our member post-secondary institution researchers for financial and other assistance for rural development projects.  Rural communities or community based organizations must be included in project development and implementation.  Preference will be given to projects that clearly demonstrate meaningful collaboration with other post-secondary institutions and rural communities or community based organizations.  ARDN will be a partner in these projects, and not the sole source of outside financial contributions.
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This opportunity is now closed. 

All applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by June 30, 2011.                 

Reporting Form

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Regional/Themed Meetings ≤ $20,000

In order to continue fostering networking opportunities and enhance rural development knowledge exchange, the Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) is offering assistance, both financial and non-financial, to member post-secondary institutions to host a one to two-day rural development related regional or themed conferences or workshops. The conference or workshop must be held no later than September 30, 2012. Please ensure that your institution’s Key Contact to ARDN is involved in the development this proposal.

Please submit the application for consideration. In order for the application to be processed, all sections must be completed.

This opportunity is now closed.

For more information, please e-mail info@ardn.ca or phone 780 449-1006 ext 221 (toll-free 877 987-1006).

Regional/Themed Meeting Application Form

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