Grant
Provincial
Active
Alberta Value-Added Program (SCAP)
Government of Alberta — Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
Maximum Funding
Stream A: up to $50,000 | Stream B: $50,001-$250,000 (capital...
Open until funding allocated (fiscal year: April 1 - March 31)
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
50%
Alberta Value-Added Program (SCAP) provides up to Stream A: up to $50,000 | Stream B: $50,001-$250,000 (capital at 25% cost-share; non-capital at 50% cost-share up to $50,000). Funds Alberta bio-industrial and food processors converting agricultural products into value-added goods, with two streams based on annual sales. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Open until funding allocated (fiscal year: April 1 - March 31).
Eligibility check
Can you win this grant?
Get your instant eligibility verdict plus a head start on the application. Free, no account needed.
Takes about 20 seconds. We use this program’s real eligibility rules.
Want your full match picture across 850+ programs? Take the 2-minute quiz →
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Free
Program Description
Funds Alberta bio-industrial and food processors converting agricultural products into value-added goods, with two streams based on annual sales. Stream A provides up to $50,000 (for processors with $25K-$10M in sales) and Stream B provides $50,001-$250,000 (for processors with $1M+ in sales). Capital expenses are covered at 25%; non-capital at 50%.
Eligibility Requirements
- Bio-industrial processor or food processor in the business of converting Alberta agricultural products into value-added goods
- Individual, corporation, partnership, or co-operative registered in Alberta at the time of application
- Stream A: annual global gross sales between $25,000 and $10,000,000
- Stream B: annual global gross sales of $1,000,000 or greater
- Application must be submitted within 90 calendar days of project start date
- One application per fiscal year per applicant
Provinces
Industries
Business Stage
Quick Assessment
Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Stream A: up to $50,000 | Stream B: $50,001-$250,000 (capital at 25% cost-share; non-capital at 50% cost-share up to $50,000)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Open until funding allocated (fiscal year: April 1 - March 31)
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Varies
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
--%
Premium
See your real odds on this program — and exactly what it takes to win it.
What's in this Playbook
Everything you need to win SCAP
Not a marketing summary. The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for.
- 7 rejection pitfalls reviewers flag — so you catch them first
- 6-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- 6-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- 4-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
$19 covers this one program. $39/mo covers every program, plus the workspace that walks you through each application.
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Premium
Insider TipApply within 90 days of your project start date — this is a hard rule with no exceptions.
Premium
See what trips up most applicants for this program — and how to avoid it.
Rejection Pitfalls 7
- Application submitted more than 90 days after project start date
+6 more pitfalls
Premium
See the most common reasons applications get rejected — before you submit yours.
Success Profile
Premium
See what successful applicants for this program actually look like.
Evaluation Criteria
Premium
See exactly what reviewers score on — so you know where to focus.
Don’t lose this one to a preventable rejection
7 reasons applications get rejected, what winners look like, and exactly what reviewers score on
Paid grant writers quote $2,000–$5,000 per program. Premium covers all 850+ for $39/mo.
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Premium
6 steps
6 docs
Application Steps
1
Verify eligibility and determine stream Confirm you are an Alberta-registered bio-industrial or food processor converting agricultural products. Check your annual global gross sales to determine Stream A ($25K-$10M) or Stream B ($1M+). Ensure your project has started within the last 90 days or has not yet started.
Required Documents 6
✓ Completed application form (PDF with hand-signed signature page)
✓ Project description and budget
Eligible Expenses 6
Ineligible Expenses 6
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
Premium
Get the step-by-step application guide — documents, timeline, and what to prepare.
Applying for SCAP? Our Grant Proposal Template ($19) mirrors the section structure Canadian reviewers actually score on. Or get all 4 templates in the Founder Pack ($59 · saves $27) →
Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Premium
4 partners
Compatible Programs
BC Agriculture and Food Export Program
CanExport SMEs
Alberta Innovates programs
Federal AgriMarketing Program
Combined Funding Potential
See your total funding potential
Clawback Risk
Low Risk
Premium
See which programs combine with this one — and how much more you could get.
How SCAP Compares
Side-by-side with similar programs
Free
| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Value-Added Program (SCAP) | up to $50,000 | Easy | Reimbursement | Open until funding... |
| CanExport SMEs | Up to $50,000 | Moderate | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Applications accepted... |
| Export Development Canada (EDC) Finan... | Varies | Easy | Equity | Ongoing |
| Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing | Varies | Easy | Loan | Ongoing |
| PrairiesCan (Prairies Economic Develo... | Varies | Hard | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
Related Programs
Other programs you might be eligible for
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions founders most often ask about SCAP
Free
What is the difference between Stream A and Stream B?
Stream A is for processors with $25,000-$10M in annual sales and provides up to $50,000. Stream B is for processors with $1M+ in annual sales and provides $50,001-$250,000. Both use merit-based scoring.
Can I apply if my project has already started?
Yes, as long as you apply within 90 calendar days of the project start date. Applications submitted more than 90 days after a project begins are not accepted.
What is the cost-share ratio for equipment purchases?
Capital expenses (equipment, facility upgrades) are funded at 25% grant / 75% applicant. Non-capital expenses (marketing, product development, food safety consulting) are funded at 50% grant / 50% applicant, capped at $50,000 total.
Can a small artisan food producer apply?
Yes — Stream A requires only $25,000 in annual global sales, making it accessible to small-scale Alberta food producers who are processing (not just growing) agricultural products.
Can this be combined with CanExport SMEs for export activities?
Yes, but you cannot claim the same export marketing expense under both programs. Coordinate budgets carefully so each program covers distinct, non-overlapping activities.
Browse More Funding
Full Playbook: SCAP
6 steps · 6 docs · reviewer insights