Call for Proposals

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is Canada’s national industry-led funding agency for beef, cattle and forage research and extension. Its priority research and extension objectives and outcomes are established through a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process, as outlined in the Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy.

Please subscribe to the BCRC mailing list to be notified of the opening dates for the following calls for proposals.

Proof of Concept Proposals

The call for proposals is now open with the deadline for submissions  July 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM MT. Confirmation of receipt will be sent for every letter of intent submitted. If confirmation is not received within one business day of your submission, the BCRC has not received the documents. 

• Information and Instructions 
  • Call for Proposals – Proof of Concept 
  • Instructions and Guidelines to Submit – Proof of Concept 

• Submission Forms 
  • Proposal Online Form – Proof of Concept 
  • Approvals and Signatures 

Regional Knowledge Mobilization Initiatives Funding Program Proposals

The call for proposals is now closed with the deadline for submissions June 13, 2025. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions mid-August. Please subscribe to the BCRC mailing list to be notified of the next opening.

Research Project Proposals

The call for letters of intent is now open with the deadline for submissions September 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM MT. Confirmation of receipt will be sent for every letter of intent submitted. If confirmation is not received within one business day of your submission, the BCRC has not received the documents.

• Information and Instructions
  • 2025 Call for Letters of Intent – Research
  • 2025 Instructions and Guidelines for Submitting LOIs and Proposals – Research
  • 2025 BCRC Payment and Reporting Guidelines
• Submission Forms
  • 2025 BCRC Letter of Intent Form – Research

(Note that the form must be downloaded and saved using Adobe Acrobat Reader before entering any information.)

Research Capacity Proposals

The call for expressions of interest is now closed. Applicants will be notified if they have been invited to submit a full proposal.

• Information and Instructions
  • Call for Letters of Intent – Research
  • Instructions and Guidelines to Submit – Research

Cluster Project Proposals

The call for proposals is now closed. Applicants were notified of the funding decision in June 2022. Please subscribe to the BCRC mailing list to be notified of the next opening.

General Submission Information

• Confirmation of receipt will be sent for every full proposal submitted. If confirmation is not received within one business day of your submission, the BCRC has not received the documents.
• Any individual or organization (academic institution, private industry, government or non-government organization) from Canada or elsewhere with ability and/or a track record of success in carrying out projects in areas relevant to the Canadian beef industry is eligible to apply when a call for projects is open.
• Ensure you have read and followed the Instructions and Guidelines document prior to submitting a letter of intent or project proposal. 
• Submissions must be received in electronic format before the deadline. Email: [email protected]

Beef Cattle Research Council
#180, 6815 – 8th Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Attn: Suman Sondhi