Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) - Alberta
Provincial-federal cost-shared funding for Alberta farmers, ranchers, agri-processors, and agri-organizations on a 5-year (2023-2028) framework.
About this program
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a five-year (2023-2028) $3.5B federal-provincial agreement delivering cost-shared funding to Canadian agriculture. In Alberta, programs are delivered through Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and include Beneficial Management Practices (BMP - environmental practices, water management), Emerging Opportunities (value-added processing, transformative technology), Efficient Grain Handling Program (drying efficiency), and On-Farm Climate Action. Cost-share rates of 25-50% are typical with project caps varying by stream.
Eligibility
Alberta farmers, ranchers, agri-processors, agricultural producer associations, and agricultural research/extension organizations; project alignment with Sustainable CAP priorities; matching funds typically required.
Requirements
- Alberta agricultural operation or organization
- Project alignment with Sustainable CAP stream
- Matching cost-share contribution