UP TO 50% FUNDING SUPPORT FOR PROCESSING EXPANSIONS AND NEW FACILITIES

Alberta’s Emerging Opportunities Grant Program offers up to 50% funding to a maximum of $2 million for innovative projects that create growth and strengthen Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector. Eligible activities include:

• New processing facilities and processing capacity expansions
• Equipment purchases and engineering costs
• Adoption of innovative technologies and best practices
• Initiatives addressing export barriers and new market access
• Collaborative projects that support sector growth

Up to 25% funding may be provided for approved capital expenses, and 50% funding for approved non-capital expenses (maximum of $1 million per fiscal year/$2 million per project). 

Eligible applicants include Alberta-based agriculture and bio-industrial processors, as well as industry organizations. Applicants not currently located in the province may still qualify if they plan to establish operations in Alberta by March 31, 2028. 

Projects led by agriculture and bio-industrial processors must have a minimum total project investment of $2 million. Industry organizations are not subject to a minimum investment requirement.

Interested applicants are encouraged to first contact the program to discuss eligibility before being invited to submit a formal application.