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Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)
Productivity funding for Alberta manufacturers
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant is a Government of Alberta program administered by CME for eligible manufacturing businesses in Alberta. It supports productivity and capacity improvements through operational assessments and technology investments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 5-750 employees
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operational technology assessments.
- Investment in long-term production assets and productivity-enhancing technologies.
- Adoption of equipment, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, advancing networks, and Internet of Things equipment.
Documents Needed
- Eligibility application form.
- Supporting documents requested during review.
- Final report and expense claim form.
- Invoices and supporting documents for claimed expenses.
- Signed Contribution Agreement.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta manufacturing companies.
- Small- and medium-sized manufacturers.
- Manufacturing companies from any sector with a physical location in Alberta.
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are not actively engaged in manufacturing, processing, fabricating, or refining.
- Businesses without a physical location and active operations in Alberta.
- Companies that do not have between 5 and 750 full-time employees in Alberta.
- Businesses seeking to stack this funding with other Government of Alberta-funded programs.
Eligible expenses
- Capital equipment and related installation.
- Training on new equipment.
- Direct materials for the project.
- Direct labour for project completion and management.
- Project management and consulting fees, excluding travel.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Entertainment and meals.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Technology investments that improve and modernize the manufacturing process.
- Projects that increase productivity and competitiveness.
- Projects that create long-term employment and high-value jobs.
How to apply
- Complete and submit the eligibility application form to determine eligibility.
- If eligible, participate in the operational technology assessment.
- After initial eligibility is verified, complete the investment grant application package.
- If approved, review the Contribution Agreement provided by CME.
- After project completion, submit the final report and expense claim form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by CME and industry experts after submission.
- Applicants may be asked for supporting documents during review.
- Approved applicants are notified and provided with a Contribution Agreement.
- Final report and expense claim are reviewed for final approval before final payment.
Additional information
- Only one project per company can be funded.
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The program closes when funds are exhausted.
- A CME-approved operational assessment is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG) Program
What is the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)?
The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant is a Government of Alberta program administered by CME for eligible manufacturing businesses in Alberta. It supports productivity and capacity improvements through operational assessments and technology investments.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG) program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG) program, you must:
Incorporated manufacturing business operating in Alberta
At least 2 years in business
5 to 750 full-time employees in Alberta
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)?
Operational technology assessments.
Investment in long-term production assets and productivity-enhancing technologies.
Adoption of equipment, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, advancing networks, and Internet of Things equipment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG)?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at AB.ProductivityInvestment@cme-mec.ca.
Where is the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG) available?
The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant (AMPG) is a Grant and Funding