Amount: up to 50% with a maximum of $1,000,000 per fiscal year.
The Emerging Opportunities Grant Program supports the Government of Alberta’s strategic priorities for advancing the growth and development of the province’s value-added agriculture sector. The program funds projects that emphasize innovation and have the potential to drive significant company growth and broader sector impact. Eligible projects may include the adoption of new technologies, implementation of leading practices, major capacity expansions, or the construction of new facilities.
The applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for this program, an entity must be:
- registered and operating in Alberta
- Eligible applicants not operating in Alberta at the time of application must prove they will operate in Alberta and meet the intended project outcomes by no later than March 31, 2028.
- in good standing in accordance with applicable legislation
- an agriculture or bio-industrial processor, or an industry organization
Eligible projects
Projects conducted by agriculture and bio-industrial processors must have a minimum total project investment of $2 million.
Eligible projects must include one or a combination of the following activities:
- equipment and engineering related to new processing facilities and significant expansion projects that increase processing capacity in Alberta
- initiatives that explore market opportunities and directly address barriers to export and new market access
- activities that promote collaboration amongst companies to grow the sector
- any other activity deemed eligible by the Minister that supports an emerging opportunity in the sector
