Value-Added Program

To be eligible, an applicant must be:

• a bio-industrial processor or food processor that is in the business of changing an agricultural product into a value-added product*
• be an individual, corporation, partnership, or co-operative registered in Alberta at time of application
• for the purposes of Stream A, have annual sales between $25,000 and $10,000,000
• for the purposes of Stream B, have annual sales of at least $1,000,000

*For information on additional requirements, see Value-Added Program Terms and Conditions. 

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: S‑[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

Expenses related to activities not listed on the funding list but related to the project may be eligible.

For more information: Value-Added Program Funding List

Step 1. Check your eligibility

Determine whether you are eligible by reviewing the 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 S‑[email protected] and a grant specialist will assist you.

Step 2. Complete application form

Download the Application Form (Application Form available at a later date).

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

For both Stream A and Stream B – Submit the completed application form and supporting documents within 90 calendar days of the project start date.

Email

Please send the original digital fillable PDF and a scanned copy of the signature page to: S‑[email protected]

Mail

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

Processing times may vary according to the completeness of submitted applications and the number of applications under review. Applicants will be notified of the outcome once the assessment process is complete.