Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant

Insider Tip

Apply early — this is first-come, first-served and the $4M budget across ~130 expected recipients could deplete before the October 31, 2026 deadline. Start with Phase 1 (free on-site assessment by CME) as soon as possible since it is a prerequisite for the grant application. Ensure all invoices have specific product/service descriptions — 'services rendered' type entries are explicitly rejected. Do not attempt to stack with other Alberta provincial programs (disqualifying). Federal programs like SR&ED and IRAP are compatible and can be layered for maximum funding.

Rejection Pitfalls 11

• Operations or equipment outside Alberta
• Fewer than 5 or more than 750 FTE employees in Alberta
• Business incorporated less than 2 years

Success Profile

Incorporated Alberta manufacturing SME (2+ years old), 5-750 full-time employees in Alberta, financially stable, investing in productivity-enhancing technology (robotics, automation, AI/ML, IoT, advanced machinery) with a project budget of at least $60,000. Projects with clear links to long-term employment creation score well. CME membership is not required.

Evaluation Criteria

Pass/fail eligibility check (not scored competition). Assessors look for: manufacturing operations in Alberta, 5–750 AB FTE employees, 2+ years incorporated, financial stability, and a qualifying productivity-focused technology investment with a project budget of at least $60,000. Post-assessment, projects are evaluated on technology viability for improving manufacturing productivity and competitiveness, and potential for long-term employment creation.

Application Steps

Required Documents 7

Eligible Expenses 9

• Capital equipment for productivity improvement
• Robotics and automation systems
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
• Advanced networking and IoT equipment
• Equipment installation services
• Training on the new equipment (directly tied to project)
• Direct materials required for project implementation
• Direct labour for project completion and management
• Project management and consulting fees (excluding travel)

Ineligible Expenses 8

• ERP software systems
• General (non-equipment-specific) employee training
• Entertainment and meals
• Travel expenses
• HST on any purchased items
• Equipment not used or located in Alberta
• Expenses without receipts
• Any costs invoiced with generic descriptions (e.g., 'services rendered')

Intake Periods

Single open intake from July 2025 until October 31, 2026 or budget exhaustion (whichever comes first). First-come, first-served.

Deadline Notes

Applications accepted until October 31, 2026 or until $4M budget is depleted (first-come, first-served). Project completion must occur by December 31, 2026. Final reports due January 15, 2027. Program administrative end March 31, 2027. Apply early — budget exhaustion before formal deadline is a real risk with ~130 expected recipients.

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Ineligible Organizations

• Non-manufacturing businesses (service, retail, etc.)
• Manufacturers with fewer than 5 or more than 750 FTE employees in Alberta
• Businesses incorporated less than 2 years
• Companies with operations or equipment outside Alberta
• Financially unstable businesses
• Applicants already receiving another Government of Alberta program for the same project
• Companies that have already received one AMPG project (one project per company limit)

Compatible Programs

Clawback Risk

Medium Risk