Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program — Stream 1

Eligibility for this grant depends on the applicant's involvement in the agriculture and agri-food sector within Alberta.

• The applicant must be an Agri-food Processor actively involved in transforming agricultural commodities into value-added products through various means, including packaging.
• The applicant can also be a Primary Producer responsible for the management and operations on the farm, producing at least $10,000 worth of farm commodities annually.
• Industry Organizations directly representing primary agriculture producers or agri-food processing companies in Alberta are eligible.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for this grant include agri-food processors, primary producers, and industry organizations:- Agri-food processors: Entities active in transforming agricultural commodities into value-added products, including those who contract processing and packaging or operate a processing facility marketing through wholesale channels.- Primary Producers: Individuals managing day-to-day farm operations and responsible for input costs, producing at least $10,000 in farm commodities annually.- Industry Organizations: Registered entities in Alberta representing primary agriculture producers or agri-food processing companies.

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain companies and activities to ensure funds are directed toward enhancing domestic workforce awareness in the agriculture and agri-food sectors. The restrictions are designed to focus on the long-term development of these industries within Alberta.

• Projects targeting recruitment or retention of temporary foreign workers.
• Applicants who have applied for, or received, duplicate funding from the Government of Alberta or the Government of Canada for the same project.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to raising awareness in the agriculture and agri-food sectors.

• Expenses for social media campaigns aimed at promoting career opportunities in agriculture.
• Consulting fees paid to third-party consultants completing eligible activities.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to organizations based in Alberta involved in the agriculture and agri-food processing sectors. This geographical focus aligns with the objectives of the Canada-Alberta Labour Market Development Agreement.

• Organizations operating within the province of Alberta, Canada.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Consulting fees for third-party consultants to complete eligible activities are covered under the funding.
• Applicants may apply multiple times as long as each application outlines a distinct strategy or intended outcome.
• Applicants can receive an advance of up to 40% of the funding amount upon acceptance of their application.
• The grant operates on an 80/20 cost-sharing basis, with the grant covering 80% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $40,000 per applicant.