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Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Funding for agri-food manufacturing improvements
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 750,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2027
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Funding support for Saskatchewan agri-business value-added manufacturing improvements. It backs automation, emissions-reduction upgrades, and expansion projects that improve productivity and processing capacity.
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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 production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 100,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Automation and efficient manufacturing improvements
- Emissions-reduction upgrades and sustainable manufacturing investments
- Expansion of processing capacity for new products
- Value-added processing projects using Canadian agricultural inputs
Documents Needed
- Completed pre-approval application form
- Business analysis report, when requested
- Invoices and proof of payment for claims
- Receipts or original project records if requested
- Project photos if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agri-businesses
- First Nations
- Abattoirs involved in value-added processing
Who is not eligible
- Publicly funded facilities
- Seafood or fish processors
- Businesses exclusively providing food service, assembling, blending, or packaging
- Facilities dedicated only to cleaning, bagging, handling, or storing primary products
- Cannabis processors without a standard Health Canada processing licence
Eligible expenses
- Third-party business analysis and related consultant fees
- New or refurbished equipment, installation, and shipping
- Building adjustments, renovations, and related rental equipment
- Project-related training, consultation, design, and engineering
- Energy-efficiency, emissions-reduction, and expansion-related equipment and infrastructure
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before April 1, 2023 or before project approval
- New buildings, major modifications, and capital land or building purchases
- Applicant or employee wages, labour, and travel
- Used, leased, self-made, or auction-purchased equipment
- Ongoing repairs, maintenance, office equipment, and unrelated software
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Eligibility is assessed before business analysis approval.
- Approved projects and claims must meet program requirements before payment.
- Claims are submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Programs Branch.
- The ministry may request additional information, audits, or inspections.
Additional information
- It is a proposal-based, pre-approval program.
- The ministry has discretion to determine eligibility for each applicant or project.
- Applicants related to an eligible applicant count toward the same lifetime funding cap.
- First Nation businesses may receive support through BASIS specialists.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM). 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 Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)?
Funding support for Saskatchewan agri-business value-added manufacturing improvements. It backs automation, emissions-reduction upgrades, and expansion projects that improve productivity and processing capacity.
How much funding can be received?
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) Funds up to 60.000004% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program?
To be eligible for the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program, you must:
Commercial enterprise in Saskatchewan
Value-added agri-food processor
At least 2 years in operation
What expenses are eligible under Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)?
Automation and efficient manufacturing improvements
Emissions-reduction upgrades and sustainable manufacturing investments
Expansion of processing capacity for new products
Value-added processing projects using Canadian agricultural inputs
Who can I contact for more information about the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)?
You can contact Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) by email at agprograms@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 1-866-457-2377.
Where is the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) available?
The Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) is a Grant and Funding