Agri-Processing Investment
This program provides a 12% non-refundable, non-transferable tax credit to businesses investing $10 million or more in building or expanding value-added agri-processing facilities in Alberta. Eligible applicants include food manufacturers and bioprocessors that add value to raw commodities or repurpose agricultural by-products. The credit can be claimed over 10 years and supports up to $175 million in eligible tax credits per project.
Eligible funding may include:
• Construction or expansion of food manufacturing or bioprocessing plants
• Investment in equipment and infrastructure for value-added production
• Large-scale projects that process grains, meat, or agricultural by-products
The program strengthens Alberta’s competitive edge and attracts major processing investments to the province.
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Funding Amount
Offers a 12% tax credit, up to $175 million per project
Eligible Applicants
Processors
Eligible Purposes
This funding stream supports large-scale investments in agri-processing infrastructure. Eligible activities include:
• Building or expanding value-added agri-processing facilities
• Investing in technology or equipment for food or bioproduct manufacturing
• Enhancing capacity to turn raw commodities into high-value goods
Other project components may be eligible if they contribute to long-term processing capacity in Alberta.
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