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Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI)
15% tax credit for fertilizer facility investments
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides a 15% tax credit on eligible capital expenditures for new or expanded chemical fertilizer production facilities in Saskatchewan. It supports projects that increase productive capacity and allows claims against Saskatchewan corporate income tax over multiple years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of new chemical fertilizer production facilities.
- Expansion of existing chemical fertilizer production facilities.
- Projects that increase productive capacity in eligible fertilizer production.
Documents Needed
- Application for Conditional Approval
- Request for Certificate of Eligibility
- SCFI Claim Form
- Compliance Report from an independent CPA
- Supporting tax documents and SCFI Eligibility Certificate for claims
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations in the chemical fertilizer sector.
- Companies operating new chemical fertilizer production facilities.
- Companies expanding existing chemical fertilizer production facilities.
Who is not eligible
- Facilities that manufacture potash fertilizer products where potash is the primary feedstock.
- Facilities solely dedicated to mixing and blending fertilizers.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible capital expenditures directly related to chemical fertilizer production, including machinery, equipment, facility-related costs, utilities, land used for the facility, and certain installation and professional service costs.
- Land only to the extent used for the new or expanded facility.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Potash fertilizer production where potash is the primary feedstock.
- Facilities solely dedicated to mixing and blending fertilizers.
- Repair and maintenance costs, taxes, interest, and staff time.
- Non-capital lease costs and easily removable office or retail items.
- Projects or expenditures that do not add to productive capacity.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry of Trade and Export Development reviews the initial application and may issue a Letter of Conditional Approval.
- After the project is completed, the Ministry reviews the Request for Certificate of Eligibility and supporting documents.
- If requirements are met, an SCFI Eligibility Certificate is issued.
- For yearly claims, the Ministry of Finance verifies the claim form and supporting tax documents.
- The Ministry of Finance then issues a rebate calculation or a written notice explaining any refusal.
Additional information
- The incentive can be combined with other Saskatchewan tax incentives or grants.
- Applications for Conditional Approval must be received before December 31, 2026.
- The program is administered by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Trade and Export Development.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI). 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 Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI)?
This program provides a 15% tax credit on eligible capital expenditures for new or expanded chemical fertilizer production facilities in Saskatchewan. It supports projects that increase productive capacity and allows claims against Saskatchewan corporate income tax over multiple years.
How much funding can be received?
Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI) Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI) program?
To be eligible for the Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI) program, you must:
At least $10 million in eligible capital expenditures.
New or expanded fertilizer production facility in Saskatchewan.
Expansion must increase productive capacity.
What expenses are eligible under Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI)?
Construction of new chemical fertilizer production facilities.
Expansion of existing chemical fertilizer production facilities.
Projects that increase productive capacity in eligible fertilizer production.
Who can I contact for more information about the Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI)?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at scfi@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 306-787-7632.
Where is the Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI) available?
The Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI) program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI) is a Tax Credits