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Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program
Supports energy-efficient grain handling upgrades for farms
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : December 22, 2023
- Closing date : June 30, 2024
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $100,000 to help primary producers reduce overall energy use on their farms. It supports energy-efficient grain handling components, including eligible factory options, retrofits, and certain pipeline-to-grain-dryer projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : December 22, 2023
- Closing date : June 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 25,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchasing grain handling system components that improve energy efficiency beyond standard configuration.
- Adding eligible energy-efficient factory options to new equipment.
- Retrofitting existing equipment with eligible energy-efficient components.
- Completing eligible pipeline-to-grain-dryer projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Primary producers
- Crop operations
- Bee operations
- Livestock operations
Who is not eligible
- Landlords whose only interest in the operation is land ownership
- Applicants that are not primary producers
Eligible expenses
- Costs of grain handling system components that significantly improve energy efficiency above standard configuration.
- Eligible factory-option components added to new equipment.
- Eligible retrofit components installed on existing equipment.
- Installation and labour costs only for an eligible pipeline-to-grain-dryer project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before April 1, 2023.
- Installation and labour costs, except when part of an eligible pipeline-to-grain-dryer project.
- Cash payments without an official company voucher and proof of payment.
- Barter or exchange transactions.
- Transactions between related parties or parties with close business ties.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- The minister must be satisfied that the proposed components provide significant energy-efficiency improvements over standard configuration.
How to apply
1
Check Eligibility
- Review the Efficient Grain Handling Program Terms and Conditions to confirm eligibility.
- Ensure that the proposed activities align with the eligible activities listed in the Funding List.
2
Complete Application Form
Fill out and sign the Efficient Grain Handling Program Application form when the application intake is open.
3
Submit Application Form
- Send the completed application form and supporting documents via email in PDF format to [email protected]
- Alternatively, mail the application to: Efficient Grain Handling Program, Sustainable-CAP, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, Suite 303, 7000 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6.
4
Confirmation of Reception
- If submitted by email, you will receive a reply confirming receipt of your application.
- If submitted by mail, you will be notified by email or telephone.
5
Address Missing Information
If any information is missing, you will be contacted via email or phone to provide the required information.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed to determine eligibility under Sustainable CAP.
- Email submissions receive an email reply confirming receipt.
- Mail submissions receive confirmation by email, or by telephone if no email address is provided.
- If information is missing, the applicant is contacted by email or telephone and asked to provide it.
- An estimated approval timeline is not currently available.
Additional information
- The application intake is currently closed.
- Programming is expected to resume in Year 2 of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
- The program’s Funding List is subject to change.
- Applicants can subscribe to receive reopening updates and program news.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program Program
What is the Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program?
This program provides up to $100,000 to help primary producers reduce overall energy use on their farms. It supports energy-efficient grain handling components, including eligible factory options, retrofits, and certain pipeline-to-grain-dryer projects.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 30, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program program?
To be eligible for the Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program program, you must:
Primary producer
Crop, bee, or livestock operation producing at least $25,000 annually
Valid Alberta Environmental Farm Plan certificate or completion letter
What expenses are eligible under Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program?
Purchasing grain handling system components that improve energy efficiency beyond standard configuration.
Adding eligible energy-efficient factory options to new equipment.
Retrofitting existing equipment with eligible energy-efficient components.
Completing eligible pipeline-to-grain-dryer projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at [email protected] or by phone at 403-742-7901.
Where is the Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program available?
The Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program program is available the province of Alberta.