Agricultural Energy Systems Pilot Programme ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural operations (farms and agricultural businesses) - Canadian farmers and farm operators - Agricultural cooperatives and producer groups - Farm businesses engaged in primary agricultural production - Entities must be registered and actively operating in Canada - Applicants must demonstrate agricultural production as primary business activity ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $75,000 per applicant - Cost-Sharing Requirement: Grant covers 50% of eligible project costs - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant (contribution) - Implied Minimum Project Cost: $150,000 (to leverage maximum $75,000) - Financial Structure: Government contributes 50%; applicant/other sources contribute 50% ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Energy efficiency improvements in agricultural operations - Renewable energy generation systems (solar, wind, biogas, etc.) - Technology adoption for energy management and monitoring - Equipment and infrastructure installation related to energy projects - Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction initiatives - Energy audits and feasibility studies (supporting costs) - Implementation and deployment costs for approved energy projects ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must improve energy efficiency OR generate renewable energy OR reduce GHG emissions - All three outcomes are preferred where applicable - 50% cost-sharing requirement must be met from applicant or other non-government sources - Projects must align with federal agricultural sustainability objectives - Detailed project plan and budget breakdown required at application - Implementation timeline must be clearly defined - Progress reporting and milestone verification likely required post-approval - Funds must be used within approved project scope and timeline - Agricultural operation must remain active during grant period