Agricultural Clean Technology Program — Adoption ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural producers operating in Canada - Farm businesses of all sizes (small, medium, large) - Sole proprietors with agricultural operations - Partnerships engaged in farming - Corporations with agricultural production as primary business - Indigenous agricultural enterprises - Must be operating a viable agricultural operation for a minimum period (typically 1+ years of operation) - Must have a valid Canadian business number (BN) and be in good standing with CRA ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial contribution - Funding Range: Typically up to 50% of eligible project costs (varies by stream) - Maximum Contribution: Check current program limits; generally ranges from $50,000–$250,000+ depending on technology tier and farm size - Matching Requirements: Applicant must contribute minimum 50% of project costs (co-investment required) - No Repayment Required: Funds are a grant, not a loan - Eligible Cost Coverage: Purchase price and installation/implementation expenses only ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Energy Efficiency Improvements: - Solar panel systems and installation - LED lighting upgrades - High-efficiency heating/cooling systems - Insulation and weatherization - Energy-efficient equipment (motors, compressors, pumps) Precision Agriculture: - GPS/variable rate application technology - Soil and crop monitoring equipment - Automated irrigation systems - Drones and sensors for field analysis - Farm management software and hardware integration Bioeconomy Solutions: - Anaerobic digesters and biogas systems - Composting equipment - Biofertilizer production systems - Waste-to-value conversion technology - On-farm processing equipment for value-added products General Eligible Costs: - Equipment purchase (new, commercially available only) - Professional installation labor - Integration and commissioning costs - Training for equipment operation (limited) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones Key Requirements: - Technology must