How much funding can be received?

Get a grant of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the expenses when you adopt innovative technology that minimizes agricultural waste, optimizes farm efficiency, and encourages you to adopt best management practices in farm security.

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The Farm Technology Program provides financial incentives for the adoption of innovative technologies in agriculture through a cost-sharing model. The financial modalities ensure that applicants are supported in minimizing waste and optimizing farm efficiency with shared costs.

Eligible expenses will be cost-shared at 50% between the grant and the applicant.
Reimbursements require invoices dated after April 1, 2023, and must match the legal name stated on the application.
Proof of payment must be provided and also match the legal name on the application.
Cash payments require an official company voucher and a proof of payment for eligibility.
Transactions between related parties or through barter/exchange are ineligible for funding.

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The Farm Technology Program focuses on supporting projects that enable the adoption of advanced technologies to improve farm productivity and security. Projects eligible under this program must involve proven technologies not yet widely adopted on the applicant's farm type.

Adoption of innovative farm technology to reduce agricultural waste and enhance efficiency.
Implementation of best management practices in farm security to protect business assets.

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$ 50,000

Implementing a renewable energy system to reduce farm carbon footprint

$ 50,000

Deploying automated milking systems to boost dairy farm efficiency

$ 50,000

Implementing a precision irrigation system to minimize water waste and improve crop yield

$ 50,000

Deploying automated farm monitoring systems for improved security and efficiency

$ 30,000

Integrating a waste-to-compost system to enhance sustainability and soil health

$ 40,000

Integrating a GPS-guided planting system to enhance farm accuracy and reduce seed waste

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Eligibility for the Farm Technology Program grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile.

The applicant must be a Primary Producer.
The applicant must be responsible for input costs for a crop, bee, or livestock operation that produces at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually.
The applicant must not be a landlord whose only interest in a crop, bee, or livestock operation is ownership of the land.
The applicant must have a valid and current Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) certificate or completion letter, or obtain their EFP certificate or completion letter before the end of the Project Term.

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Eligible applicants must be primary producers responsible for input costs of a crop, bee, or livestock operation producing at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually. They should not be a landlord whose only interest is land ownership and must possess a valid and current Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) certificate or completion letter, which can be obtained before the end of the Project Term.

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This grant program has specific exclusions based on the status and activities of applicants. It ensures that only those directly responsible for eligible agricultural production can benefit.

Landlords whose only interest is the ownership of farm land are not eligible.
Organizations or individuals not involved in the production of at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually are excluded.
Transactions between related parties, such as those related by blood or business ties, are not eligible.
Entities or individuals conducting transactions predominantly through barter or exchange are also not eligible.

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The Farm Technology Program supports projects and activities that promote the use of innovative technology to enhance farm efficiency, reduce waste, and improve farm security. The program targets commercially available technologies that are tested but not widely adopted within specific farm types.

Adoption and implementation of innovative technologies that reduce agricultural waste.
Technological advancements that optimize farm operation efficiencies.
Initiatives that involve best management practices for enhancing farm security.

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This grant is aimed at primary producers in a specific Canadian province to improve technological adoption and management practices. The program is designed to align with agricultural development goals in these regions.

Primary producers located within Alberta, Canada.

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The Farm Technology Program has evaluation and selection criteria that applicants need to meet in order to qualify for the grant.

Primary producers responsible for at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually
Applicants must have a valid Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) certificate
Technology must be proven but not widely adopted within the applicant's farm type
Cost-sharing at 50% grant and 50% applicant
Eligible expenses as per the Farm Technology Program Funding List

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

Step 1: Check Eligibility
- Determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements by reviewing the Farm Technology Program Terms and Conditions.
- Ensure that your proposed activities are eligible by consulting the Farm Technology Program Funding List.
Step 2: Complete Application Form
- Fill out and sign the Farm Technology Program Application form when the application intake is open.
Step 3: Submit Application Form
- Email your completed application and supporting documents to: [email protected]
- Alternatively, mail your completed application and supporting documents to:
  - Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Farm Technology Program
  - Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation
  - Suite 303, 7000 113 Street
  - Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Funding is not guaranteed until your application has been approved, and any expenses incurred prior to approval will not be reimbursed.
Applicants must include specific documentation for reimbursement, including invoices and proof of payment, with all documentation in the legal name provided on the application.
The current intake is closed, and applications are expected to resume in April 2024 under Year 2 of Sustainable CAP.
Processing times for applications are not currently available, and updates will be provided when possible.
Applicants can subscribe to Sustainable CAP updates for information on program reopening dates and other relevant notifications.