GoA Agricultural Funding Programs Explained

The Government of Alberta (GoA) offers a variety of Agricultural Funding Programs such as the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, Farm Technology Program, and Efficient Grain Handling Program. See below for information on each of these programs, as well as a link to a downloadable PDF, and GoA contact information for any questions you may have.

Efficient Grain Handling Program

Downloadable PDF

This program is an energy efficiency program intended to assist producers with reducing the overall energy use on their operations. The program funds grain handling equipment that shows a significant energy efficiency improvement over standard practice.

Eligible Applicants:

• Individual or corporation registered in Alberta that is responsible for day-to-day management and input costs of a crop operation and produce at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually. 
• Approved Indigenous applicants (First Nation, Métis Nation, Inuit), and
• Has a current Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) certificate or letter or will receive one before the end of the project term. The name on the EFP does not need to match the name on the grant application, but must be for the same farm

Cost Share:

Grants will be funded on a 50% cost-share basis.
Eligible expenses for approved projects will be funded to:

• minimum grant of $500/applicant
• maximum grant of $100,000/applicant

NOTE: the program is retroactive to April 1, 2023.

Funding List:

• Funding list may change.
• Check website for most up-to-date list.
• Subscribe to the program for automatic updates: www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx.

Additional Information

• Applications are reviewed as they are received and evaluated according to the eligibility criteria and funding availability.
• Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.
• Email questions to S-CAP.EGHP@gov.ab.ca or call 310-FARM (3276).

Farm Technology Program

Downloadable PDF

This program (2023 to 2024) focuses on sensors and security devices that support the adoption of innovative technology that minimizes agricultural waste, optimizes farm efficiency, or improves the security of farming operations.
Supported activities will fall under two streams:

1. Farm technology – Digital sensors that contribute to greater precision, more accurate matching of inputs with requirements. Eligibility varies by farm type. To be eligible, technology should be innovative and not commonly adopted for the applicant’s farm type or sector
2. Farm security – Farm security devices to protect business assets and deal with trespassing, theft, vandalism and biosecurity threats

Eligible Applicants:

• Individual or corporation registered in Alberta that is responsible for day-to-day management and input costs of a crop, bee, or livestock operation and produce at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually.
• Approved Indigenous applicants (First Nation, Métis Nation, Inuit), and
• Has a current Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) certificate or letter or will receive one before the end of the project term. The name on the EFP does not need to match the name on the grant application but must be for the same farm.

Cost Share:

Grants will be funded on a 50% cost-share basis
Eligible expenses for approved projects will be funded to:

• minimum grant of $500/applicant
• maximum grant of $48,000/applicant for Farm Technology Stream
• maximum grant of $2,000/applicant for Farm Security Stream

NOTE: the program is retroactive to April 1, 2023

Funding List:

• Funding list may change
• Check website for most up-to-date list
• Subscribe to the program for automatic updates: www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx

Additional Information:

• Applications are reviewed as they are received and evaluated according to the eligibility criteria and funding availability
• Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant
• Email questions to S-CAP.FTP@gov.ab.ca or call 310-FARM (3276)

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program

Downloadable PDF

The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) is a new program being offered under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The RALP objective is to accelerate the adoption of Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) that maximize provision of Ecological Goods & Services (EG&S), particularly increased carbon sequestration and enhanced climate resilience.

Eligible Applicants:

• Primary producer responsible for day-to-day management and input costs of an agricultural operation (crop, bee, or livestock) and produce at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually.
• Groups such as Grazing Reserve Associations and Community Pastures.
• Approved Indigenous applicants (First Nation, Métis Nation, Inuit), and
• Has a current Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) certificate or letter or will receive one before the end of the project term. The name on the EFP does not need to match the name on the grant application but must be for the same farm.

Funding:

Funding is offered on a per-acre payment basis for a term of three years. Per-acre fee calculated as:
Implementation Costs + Opportunity Cost (if applicable) + Impact Adjustment
Approved projects will be funded to:

• minimum grant of $2,000
• maximum grant of $150,000 for Primary Producers
• maximum grant of $300,000 for Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Metis) and groups such as Grazing Reserve Associations and/or Community Pastures

NOTE: the program is retroactive to April 3, 2023.

Funding List:

• Funding list may change.
• Check website for most up-to-date list.
• Subscribe to the program for automatic updates: www.alberta.ca/sustainable-cap.aspx.

Additional Information:

• Applications are reviewed as they are received and evaluated according to the eligibility criteria and funding availability.
• Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.
• Email questions to RALP@gov.ab.ca or call 310-FARM (3276).

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership General Fact Sheet

For specific questions, please direct inquiries to the program emails as listed below.

Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program: RALP@gov.ab.ca

Farm Technology: S-CAP.FTP@gov.ab.ca

Efficient Grain Handling: S-CAP.EGHP@gov.ab.ca