Growing Greenhouses Program

Growing Greenhouses Program is a grant from the Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation that funds construction and expansion of commercial-scale greenhouses and vertical farms in Alberta. The program supports year-round availability of locally grown food by accelerating growth in Alberta's controlled environment agriculture sector.

Funded activities include construction of new greenhouses and projects that increase the productivity of existing operations. Grants range from $2,000,000 to $4,000,000. Eligible applicants are Alberta-registered corporations, partnerships, or cooperatives that own or intend to operate a commercial-scale greenhouse or vertical farm.

Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis until funding is allocated.

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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Growing Greenhouses Program Growing Greenhouses Program This program supports new or improvements of existing greenhouses and vertical farms which produce food at a commercial scale. Resiliency and Public Trust Program Resilient Agricultural Landscape Growing Greenhouses Program On-Farm Efficiency Program Accepting applications until funding has been allocated.

The Growing Greenhouses Program supports the year-round availability of locally grown food by accelerating growth in Alberta’s controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector. The program supports the construction of new greenhouses and vertical farms and projects that increase the productivity of existing operations and vertical farms. There is limited funding in the program.

Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and evaluated according to the eligibility criteria, assessment criteria and funding constraints. Submission of a completed application does not guarantee that the applicant will receive payment under this program. The overall program funding maximum per applicant is $4 million over the duration of the program term (2025-2028) and $2 million per fiscal year.

Eligible expenses will be cost shared at 50% grant and 50% applicant. The grant will be paid on a reimbursement basis, based on eligible expenses claimed by the approved applicant, and approved by the Minister.

To be eligible, an applicant must: own and operate a greenhouse or vertical farm in Alberta as of the application date, or intend to own and operate a greenhouse or vertical farm in Alberta that will be constructed as part of the proposed project be an individual resident of Alberta, or an Alberta-registered corporation, partnership or co-operative.

Projects must result in a greenhouse or vertical farm that operates year-round to produce food, with at least 50% of the growing area dedicated to food production.

Eligible projects for a new greenhouse or vertical farm must: have a total project investment of no less than $2 million Eligible projects for an existing greenhouse or vertical farm must: increase the annual production of food by the greenhouse or vertical farm, within the project area, by at least 10% compared to previous years’ production For information on additional requirements, see the Growing Greenhouses Program Terms and Conditions .

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If you are interested in applying for the program but have questions about the application process or eligibility requirements, contact program staff at [email protected] .

Funding supports purchase, installation and commissioning of high-efficiency technologies at greenhouses or vertical farms, and training operators of such technologies within these categories: Renewable & Efficient Energy Advanced Lighting Systems Energy-Saving Construction Engineering & Installation For more information, see the Growing Greenhouses Program Funding List . Step 1.

Check your eligibility Determine whether you are eligible by reviewing the Program Terms and Conditions . Confirm that your proposed activities are ‘eligible activities’ listed in the Funding List . If you have questions on eligibility or program criteria, email [email protected] and a grant specialist will assist you.

Step 2. Complete application form Download and complete all sections of the Application Form . Read ‘Part F: Certification’ carefully before signing.

Print and sign the signature page by hand Only original signatures will be accepted (electronic or digital signatures are not acceptable). Step 3. Submit application Submit the completed application form and all supporting documents.

Send the original, digital fillable PDF and a scanned copy of the signature page to: Growing Greenhouses Program, Sustainable CAP Trade, Investment and Food Safety Division Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Suite 301, 7000 113 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6 Once you have submitted your application and documentation, you may be contacted for additional information.

Processing times may vary according to the completeness of submitted applications and the number of applications under review. Applicants will be notified of the outcome once the assessment process is complete.

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