Grant
Provincial
Active
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM)
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
Maximum Funding
Up to $750,000
Continuous intake — applications due April 30, 2027
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
60%
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) provides Up to $750,000. Funding for agri-businesses to adopt automation, improve productivity, and reduce emissions through state-of-the-art technologies. The program covers up to 60% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Funding for agri-businesses to adopt automation, improve productivity, and reduce emissions through state-of-the-art technologies. Tiered funding: Tier 1 up to $300K, Tier 2 up to $500K, Tier 3 up to $750K.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an agri-business operating in Saskatchewan in value-added processing
- Must be incorporated federally or in Saskatchewan and have filed income tax in Saskatchewan within the past year
- Must have at least $100,000 in gross annual revenue
- Business must have been operating for at least 2 years
- Project must involve adopting automation, new technology, or productivity improvements
- Tiered funding: Tier 1 up to $300K, Tier 2 up to $500K, Tier 3 up to $750K
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $750,000
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 60% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Continuous intake — applications due April 30, 2027
Program Scorecard
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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Apr 30, 2027
Approval
Good
Accessibility
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Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
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Rejection Pitfalls 12
- Retail area of facility exceeds processing area
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Application Steps
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Contact Ministry for stream confirmation Contact [email protected] or call 1-866-457-2377 to confirm stream eligibility (Efficiency, Emissions Reduction, or Expansion) and check remaining budget availability before applying.
Required Documents 12
✓ SLIM Pre-Approval Application Form (submit to [email protected])
✓ Business registration or incorporation documents (federal or provincial)
Eligible Expenses 11
Ineligible Expenses 14
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Compatible Programs
BDC term loans or equipment financing
SR&ED ITCs (federal)
Saskatchewan Agtech Growth Fund (AGF)
Agricultural Clean Technology Program
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How SLIM Compares
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can sole proprietors apply?
No — must be incorporated or a registered business entity. Sole proprietors are ineligible under the 'business must have been operating for at least 2 years' rule.
What's the typical award size?
Most Tier 1 projects receive $150K–$300K. Tier 3 projects (over $5M) can reach $750K, but these are rare for standard agri-businesses.
When are decisions made?
Pre-approval decisions are made within 30 days of submission. Final funding decisions depend on budget availability and are made after business analysis submission (due June 30, 2027).
Do I need matching funds?
Yes — 40–50% matching required. BDC loans or equipment financing can cover this portion, but the grant itself is non-repayable.
Why do applications fail?
Common rejections: leased equipment, second-hand equipment without dealer proof, or costs incurred before April 1, 2023. Also, retail space exceeding processing area.
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