Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (R&D Grant)
About the Program
The enactment of RA 10848: An Act Further Extending the Period of Implementation of the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) extended ACEF’s utilization until 2022 and allocated its 10% for grants for the research and development (R&D) activities.
The DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research is tasked as the secretariat for the ACEF R&D Component. It handles the (a) screening and evaluation of project proposals; and (b) monitoring and evaluation of approved projects. Proposals that pass through the screening process are forwarded to the ACEF Program Management Office for endorsement and approval by the ACEF Executive Committee.
Scope
Not exceeding five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) per project, the ACEF R&D grant can be availed by qualified state universities and colleges (SUCs). This focuses on the implementation of R&D projects to help increase the productivity, profitability, and competitiveness of various priority agricultural and fishery ventures.
Types of Grants
A. Technology Commercialization
Improve market-oriented agriculture and fishery products and accelerate the technology, transfer, and adoption of market-oriented technologies for increased productivity and competitiveness of farmers and fisherfolks.
B. Upgrading of Research Facilities
Help enhance the modernization of the agriculture and fisheries sectors in the country as pursuant to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the R.A. 8435 (AFMA).