Agri-stabilité — Alberta Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural producers operating in Alberta - Farm operators with gross farm revenue - Sole proprietors farming as primary business - Partnerships engaged in agricultural production - Corporations with active farming operations - Producers of: - Livestock (cattle, bison, sheep, swine, poultry) - Crops (grains, oilseeds, specialty crops) - Horticultural products - Other approved agricultural commodities Note: Applicants must meet minimum revenue thresholds and be registered with provincial agricultural programs. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Income stabilization program (non-repayable) - Support Mechanism: Direct financial assistance when farm revenue drops below reference levels - Trigger: Activated when year-over-year decline in farm income exceeds defined thresholds - Matching: Government cost-shares a percentage of eligible income loss - Payment Structure: Payments issued after assessment of revenue loss documentation - No Repayment Required: Funds are grants, not loans Specific funding amounts vary based on individual farm revenue decline and program allocation. --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This is an income stabilization program, not a project-based grant. Funds support: - Operating costs during revenue shortfalls - Debt servicing on farm operations - Input costs (feed, seed, fertilizer) - Labour costs for farm operations - Equipment maintenance and repairs - General farm management expenses Funds provide broad income support rather than financing specific approved projects. --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones Key Requirements: - Documentation: Provide detailed farm financial records, revenue statements, and loss documentation - Eligibility Verification: Undergo assessment of farm business legitimacy and revenue thresholds - Revenue Decline Threshold: Documented loss must exceed program-defined percentage (typically 15-30%) - Application Deadline: Submit claims within specified enrollment periods (typically