On-Farm Value-Added Program

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• be a primary producer
• be an individual or a corporation registered in Alberta that is operating in Alberta, or that can establish to the satisfaction of the minister that it will operate in Alberta
• be responsible for input costs for crops, bees or livestock
• produce at least $25,000 worth of commercial agriculture production annually
• not be a landlord whose only interest in the crop, bee, or cattle operation is ownership of the land
• be adding value past harvest or slaughter of the agricultural product

Indigenous applicants

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
[email protected].

Eligible activities

Applicants can apply for activities under one or more of these funding categories:

• processing capacity expansion
• food safety improvement
• new product and process development
• market development and access

For more information: On-Farm Value-Added Program Funding List.

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Determine if you are eligible by reviewing the On-Farm 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 [email protected] and a grant specialist will assist you provide support.

Step 2: Complete application form

Complete and sign the On-Farm Value-Added Program Application Form.

Read ‘Part F: Certification’ carefully before you sign. Only original signatures will be accepted (electronic or digital signatures are not acceptable).

Step 3: Submit application form

Stream A – Submit the completed Application Form and supporting documents within 90 calendar days of the project start date.

Stream B – Submit the completed Application Form and supporting documents before the program closes.

Email

Send PDF applications only to: [email protected]

Mail

On-Farm 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

Total processing time objective is up to 23 weeks from the program closing date to receiving notification of a decision on project support.