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Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive
Tax credit for value-added agriculture investments
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2017
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
A Saskatchewan tax credit for large value-added agriculture investments. It supports new or expanded facilities and eligible capital expenditures in the province.
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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
- Maximum amount : 250,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2017
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of a new value-added agriculture facility
- Expansion of an existing value-added agriculture facility
- Physical transformation or upgrading of agricultural products or by-products into new products
Documents Needed
- Application for Conditional Approval
- Request for Certificate of Eligibility
- Compliance Report from a CPA
- Efficiency/Productivity Analysis Summary for expansions
- Land appraisal, if claiming land
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations operating in the value-added agriculture sector
- Companies developing new value-added agriculture facilities
- Companies expanding existing value-added agriculture facilities
Who is not eligible
- Facilities solely dedicated to cleaning, bagging, handling, or storage of primary products
- Projects that do not meet the $10 million capital expenditure threshold
- Facilities that began production on or before August 31, 2017
Eligible expenses
- Land used for the facility
- Qualified professional services and installation costs
- Processing equipment, controls, tanks, and utility connections
- Land preparation, freight, access roads, fencing, and related site works
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cleaning, bagging, handling, or storage facilities for primary products only
- Office equipment, furnishings, tools, and movable equipment
- Intellectual property, non-capital leases, and interest
- Taxes, staff costs, and regular repair or maintenance
- Activities outside value-added agriculture
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Application for Conditional Approval is reviewed by program administrators
- If approved, a Letter of Conditional Approval is issued
- After completion, the Request for Certificate of Eligibility is reviewed
- If requirements are met, a Certificate of Eligibility is issued
- Each yearly claim is verified by the Ministry of Finance before a rebate is granted or refused
Additional information
- The program is stackable with other Saskatchewan incentives.
- The program is effective as of September 1, 2017.
- Applications for Conditional Approval are accepted until December 31, 2027.
- Facilities that began production on August 31, 2017 or earlier are not eligible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive. 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 Value-added Agriculture Incentive?
A Saskatchewan tax credit for large value-added agriculture investments. It supports new or expanded facilities and eligible capital expenditures in the province.
How much funding can be received?
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive Funds up to $250,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive program?
To be eligible for the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive program, you must:
$10M+ new capital expenditures
New or expanded value-added facility
Increase in productive capacity
What expenses are eligible under Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive?
Construction of a new value-added agriculture facility
Expansion of an existing value-added agriculture facility
Physical transformation or upgrading of agricultural products or by-products into new products
Who can I contact for more information about the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at svai@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 306-787-7632.
Where is the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive available?
The Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive is a Tax Credits