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Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program
Supports energy-efficient grain handling upgrades for farms
Last Update: April 9, 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
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta — Efficient Grain Handling Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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.