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Emerging Opportunities Program | Program Guide 2026 Emerging Opportunities Program Last Update: March 4, 2026 Supports innovation and growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership The Emerging Opportunities Program provides up to $1,000,000 per fiscal year (to a maximum of $2,000,000 per project) to support innovation and significant growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector.
Eligible activities include investments in new processing technologies, capacity expansions, market access initiatives, and collaborative sector growth projects.
Integrate new technologies Develop strategic partnerships Optimize production processes Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ Minimum amount : 2,000,000 $ Up to 25% of project cost Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Public or Parapublic institution Rural or Northern Residents Economic, Social and Community Development Business owners / entrepreneurs Construction of new processing facilities and significant expansions that increase processing capacity in Alberta.
Initiatives exploring market opportunities and directly addressing barriers to export and new market access. Projects that promote collaboration among companies to support growth of the sector. Any additional activities deemed eligible by the Minister that support emerging opportunities in Alberta's value-added agriculture sector.
Examples of admissible projects: Expanding meat processing capacity with new cutting-edge technology Launching an advanced biofuel production facility Establishing a plant-based protein processing facility Development of a collaborative grain storage facility Expanding organic vegetable processing facility to increase export capacity Developing a market access initiative for pulse crops The applicant must be registered and operating in Alberta, or demonstrate the intention to operate in Alberta and achieve project outcomes by March 31, 2028.
The applicant must be in good standing with applicable legislation. The applicant must be an agriculture or bio-industrial processor, or an industry organization.
Bio-industrial processors Industry organizations related to agriculture or bio-industrial sectors Indigenous businesses in the agriculture and food sector Companies that are not registered and not operating in Alberta, or unable to prove they will operate in Alberta by the required date. Businesses that are not agriculture or bio-industrial processors, or industry organizations.
Applicants who intend to apply to more than one Alberta Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) program for the same project expenses. Capital expenses for equipment and engineering related to new processing facilities. Capital expenses for significant expansion projects that increase processing capacity.
Non-capital expenses for initiatives addressing export and new market access barriers. Non-capital expenses for activities promoting industry collaboration for sector growth. Eligible geographic areas Companies registered and operating in Alberta Alignment of the project with the program’s objectives and assessment criteria.
Significant company growth and sector impact resulting from the project. Inclusion of innovation within the project, such as new technologies or best new practices. Availability of funding for the proposed project.
Reach out to the Emerging Opportunities Program team via phone or email to discuss your project and its alignment with program objectives. Ensure your project meets the eligibility and assessment criteria prior to proceeding. Submission of Letter of Request If your project is deemed a fit, prepare and submit a Letter of Request as invited by the program.
Include core details of the project such as innovation aspects, expected impact, and project costs. The program area will review your submission based on alignment with assessment criteria. Recommendations will be prepared for the Minister based on project alignment and available funding.
Wait for a formal communication from the program regarding the decision on your application. Grant payments are structured according to a Reporting and Payment Schedule, with payments typically made after grant execution, upon approval of status reports, and after final report approval. The grant program does not allow the same expenses to be claimed under multiple Alberta Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs.
Personal information provided during the application process may be disclosed to the Federal Government for program administration and evaluation. Industry organizations are not subject to a minimum total project investment value to participate. agribusiness.
grants@gov.ab. ca Frequently Asked Questions about the Emerging Opportunities Program Program Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emerging Opportunities Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Emerging Opportunities Program? The Emerging Opportunities Program provides up to $1,000,000 per fiscal year (to a maximum of $2,000,000 per project) to support innovation and significant growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector. Eligible activities include investments in new processing technologies, capacity expansions, market access initiatives, and collaborative sector growth projects.
How much funding can be received? Emerging Opportunities Program Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project. Who is eligible for the Emerging Opportunities Program program?
To be eligible for the Emerging Opportunities Program program, you must: Registered and operating in Alberta, or able to prove operations in Alberta by March 31, 2028 In good standing with applicable legislation An agriculture or bio-industrial processor, or an industry organization What expenses are eligible under Emerging Opportunities Program?
Construction of new processing facilities and significant expansions that increase processing capacity in Alberta. Initiatives exploring market opportunities and directly addressing barriers to export and new market access. Projects that promote collaboration among companies to support growth of the sector.
Any additional activities deemed eligible by the Minister that support emerging opportunities in Alberta's value-added agriculture sector. Who can I contact for more information about the Emerging Opportunities Program? You can contact Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) by email at agribusiness.
grants@gov.ab. ca or by phone at 403-742-7901. Where is the Emerging Opportunities Program available?
The Emerging Opportunities Program program is available the province of Alberta. Is the Emerging Opportunities Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Agriculture or bio-industrial processors and related industry organizations registered and operating in Alberta, or able to prove they will operate in Alberta by March 31, 2028. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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