Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) | On-Farm Value-Added Stream B

$250,000.00

Maximum Eligible Amount

Government Grant

Fund Type

The On-Farm Value-Added Grant Program supports primary producers in adding value to their agricultural products to grow sales, expand production capacity, explore market opportunities and create jobs in Alberta.

On-Farm Value-Added Stream B: (grant over $50,000 to maximum grant $250,000) applications are assessed based on eligibility criteria and merit scoring.

Important dates

Stream A – opening spring 2025
Stream B – opening spring 2025

Overview

Funding

The program has 2 streams:

On-Farm Value-Added Stream A: (maximum grant $50,000) applications are assessed based on eligibility criteria and merit scoring
On-Farm Value-Added Stream B: (grant over $50,000 to maximum grant $250,000) applications are assessed based on eligibility criteria and merit scoring.

Applicants will select either Stream A or B at time of application and may apply only once per Program fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).

Eligible capital expenses: will be cost-shared at 25% grant and 75% applicant.

Eligible non-capital expenses: will be cost-shared at 50% grant and 50% applicant up to a maximum total amount of $50,000. The $50,000 maximum includes a $5,000 maximum for travel expenses.

For more information, see On-Farm Value Added Program Terms and Conditions (document will be accessible when applications are open).

Program details

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Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must:

be a primary producer
be an individual or a corporation registered in Alberta that is operating in Alberta, or that can establish to the satisfaction of the minister that it will operate in Alberta
be responsible for input costs for crops, bees or livestock
produce at least $25,000 worth of commercial agriculture production annually
not be a landlord whose only interest in the crop, bee, or cattle operation is ownership of the land
be adding value past harvest or slaughter of the agricultural product

Indigenous applicants

The province is committed to supporting the success of Indigenous businesses in the agriculture and food sector. We understand that Indigenous businesses may have distinct characteristics reflective of regulatory, operational, cultural, and other factors affecting their business history and operation. We aim for flexibility in our programs. If you are interested in applying for the program but have questions about the application process or eligibility requirements, contact program staff at
s-cap.valueaddedprograms@gov.ab.ca.

Eligible activities

Applicants can apply for activities under one or more of these funding categories:

processing capacity expansion
food safety improvement
new product and process development
market development and access

For more information: On-Farm Value-Added Program Funding List.

Application information – applications are currently closed

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Determine if you are eligible by reviewing the On-Farm Value-Added Program Terms and Conditions.

Confirm that your proposed activities are eligible activities listed in the Funding List.

Complete all sections of the application form. If you have questions on eligibility or program criteria, e-mail s-cap.valueaddedprograms@gov.ab.ca and a grant specialist will assist you provide support.

Step 2: Complete application form

The application form will be available when the program is open.

Read ‘Part F: Certification’ carefully before you sign. Only original signatures will be accepted (electronic or digital signatures are not acceptable).

Step 3: Submit application form

Stream A – Submit the completed Application Form and supporting documents within 90 calendar days of the project start date.

Stream B – Submit the completed Application Form and supporting documents before the program closes.

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