Program Overview

The Value-Added Program under the Alberta Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Program is designed to help food and bio-industrial processors scale operations, expand into new markets, and strengthen production capabilities. Through non-repayable grant funding, eligible businesses can invest in projects that transform agricultural inputs into higher-value products—while creating jobs and driving sector diversification across the province.

Benefits

  • Grant funding up to $250,000 per project
  • 25% contribution rate for capital expenditures
  • 50% contribution rate for non-capital expenditures
  • Support for new product development, market expansion, and food safety systems
  • Growth opportunities for Alberta-based processors

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a bio-industrial or food processor converting agricultural products to value-added goods
  • Minimum annual sales of $1,000,000 required
  • Eligible expenses include food processing equipment, food safety systems, new product development, and market development activities
  • Ineligible expenses include storage, leased equipment, and costs not directly related to eligible activities

Application Deadline and Timeline

  • Program opens April 1, 2026
  • Applications accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis
  • Eligible project window: January 1, 2026 – March 15, 2027

Explore What This Could Mean for Your Next Project

If you’re planning capital investments or expansion in Alberta, this program, alongside other available incentives, could meaningfully offset project costs.

DMA’s specialists can help you quickly determine where funding opportunities may exist, how they align with your broader tax strategy, and what steps to take next.

Start the conversation with a complimentary eligibility review and uncover potential savings before key project decisions are finalized.

This website content should be used for general informational purposes only, and not as a substitute for consultation with professional tax, legal, or other competent advisors. Before making any decision or taking any action based upon information contained on this website, you should consult with a DMA professional.

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