On-Farm Value-Added Grant Program

On-Farm Value-Added Grant Program is sponsored by Government of Alberta. Supports primary producers in adding value to their agricultural products to grow sales, expand production capacity, explore market opportunities, and create jobs in Alberta.

Value-Added Program | Alberta. ca Resiliency and Public Trust Program Resilient Agricultural Landscape Growing Greenhouses Program On-Farm Efficiency Program Stream A – Accepting applications until November 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Stream B – Accepting applications until November 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

The Value-Added Program supports the continued diversification, innovation, growth and prosperity in Alberta’s value-added food and bio-industrial sectors. Processors can apply for grants for value-added projects that increase company sales and production capacity, expand market opportunities and create jobs in Alberta.

The program has 2 streams: Value-Added Stream A: (maximum grant $50,000) applications are assessed based on eligibility criteria and merit scoring Value-Added Stream B: (grant over $50,000 to maximum grant $250,000) applications are assessed based on eligibility criteria and merit scoring Applicants can select either Stream A or B at time of application and can only apply once per program fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).

Eligible capital expenses shall be cost-shared at 25% grant and 75% applicant. Eligible non-capital expenses shall 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.

The Grant will be paid on a reimbursement basis, based on eligible expenses claimed by the approved applicant, and approved by the Minister. For more information, see Value-Added Program Terms and Conditions .

To be eligible, an applicant must be: a bio-industrial processor or food processor that is in the business of changing an agricultural product into a value-added product* be an individual, corporation, partnership, or co-operative registered in Alberta at time of application for the purposes of Stream A, have annual sales between $25,000 and $10,000,000 for the purposes of Stream B, have annual sales of at least $1,000,000 *For information on additional requirements, see Value-Added Program Terms and Conditions .

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‑ [email protected] .

Applicants can apply for activities under one or more of these funding categories: processing capacity expansion new product and process development market development and access Expenses related to activities not listed on the funding list but related to the project may be eligible. For more information: Value-Added Program Funding List Step 1.

Check your eligibility Determine whether you are eligible by reviewing the 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‑ [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 you sign. 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 form For both Stream A and Stream B – Submit the completed application form and supporting documents within 90 calendar days of the project start date.

Please send the original digital fillable PDF and a scanned copy of the signature page to: s‑ [email protected] Value-Added Program, Sustainable CAP Trade, Investment and Food Safety Division Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Suite 301, 7000 113 Street 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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