The Research Facilities Development program aims to enhance the capacity of the bureau's partner institutions through the establishment and upgrading of research for development (R4D) facilities. Through this program, the bureau envisions that the majority of the R4D facilities across strategic hubs and networks in the country will be modernized to best serve the priority needs of the agriculture and fisheries community.

DA-BAR provides support for the acquisition of scientific and information technology equipment, as well as construction and renovation of R4D facilities (ie. office buildings, laboratories, and experiemental farms), and basic R4D support facilities.