Amount: up to 50% to a maximum of $2,000,000 per fiscal year.
The Growing Greenhouses Program supports the year-round supply of locally produced food by accelerating the growth of Alberta’s controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector. The program provides funding for the construction of new greenhouses and vertical farming facilities, as well as projects that enhance the productivity and capacity of existing greenhouse and vertical farm operations.
The program is accepting applications until funding has been allocated.
Eligibility requirements
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
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
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
- Automation & Robotics
- Engineering & Installation
- Training Support
