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Overview
The On-Farm Value-Added Grant Program supports primary producers in adding value to their agricultural products to grow sales, expand production capacity, explore market opportunities and create jobs in Alberta.
Funding
The program has 2 streams:
- On-Farm Value-Added Stream A: (maximum grant $50,000) applications are assessed based on eligibility criteria
- On-Farm Value-Added Stream B: (grant over $50,000 to maximum grant $250,000) applications are assessed based on eligibility criteria and merit scoring.
The stream will be determined by the program area, based on review of the budget sheet for eligible expenses and activities.
Eligible capital expenses: will be cost-shared at 25% grant and 75% applicant.
Eligible non-capital expenses: will be cost-shared at 50% grant and 50% applicant up to a maximum total amount of $50,000. The $50,000 maximum includes a $5,000 maximum for travel expenses.
For more information, see On-Farm Value Added Program Terms and Conditions (PDF, 433 KB).
Program details
Resources
- OFVAP Program Terms and Conditions (PDF, 433 KB)
- OFVAP Funding List (PDF, 338 KB)
- OFVAP Sample Approval Letter (PDF, 490 KB)
- OFVAP Sample Approval Letter Grant Terms (PDF, 470 KB)
- OFVAP Sample Grant Agreement (PDF, 562 KB)
- Travel Expense Policy (PDF, 85 KB)
- Ministerial Grants Regulation
Contact
Connect with the On-Farm Value-Added Program team:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 310-FARM (3276) (in Alberta)
Phone: 403-742-7901 (outside Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
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