Mesures incitatives pour l’agriculture à valeur ajoutée en Saskatchewan

📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural operations/farms operating in Saskatchewan - Businesses constructing new agricultural facilities in Saskatchewan - Businesses expanding existing agricultural facilities in Saskatchewan - Entities focused on value-added agriculture activities - Proprietors with minimum investment threshold of $10 million CAD Note: The program specifically targets agricultural enterprises; eligibility may be limited to for-profit agricultural businesses rather than non-profits or secondary industries. ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable, non-transferable tax credit - Tax Credit Rate: 15% on eligible capital investment expenses - Minimum Investment Threshold: $10 million CAD in evaluated investment expenditures - Maximum Benefit: Calculated as 15% of total eligible investment costs (no stated cap per applicant) - Repayability: Non-repayable (grant funds do not require repayment) - Transferability: Non-transferable (tax credit cannot be assigned to other entities) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Construction costs for new agricultural facilities - Expansion costs for existing agricultural facilities - Capital investment expenditures for value-added agriculture infrastructure - Facility improvements that enhance agricultural production or processing capacity - Infrastructure directly related to new or expanded agricultural operations Exclusion Note: Operating expenses, salaries, and non-capital costs are typically not eligible; expenses must constitute evaluated capital investment. ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Minimum Investment Requirement: All eligible expenses must total at least $10 million CAD - Location Requirement: Facilities must be newly constructed or expanded in Saskatchewan - Non-Transferable Restriction: Tax credit cannot be sold, assigned, or transferred to another party - Non-Repayable Status: Once granted, funds do not require repayment but may be subject to clawback if conditions are breached - Value-Added Focus: Agricultural operations must demonstrate value-added components (processing, specialty production, etc.) - Documentation: Applicants must provide detailed investment cost evaluations and facility specifications - Ongoing Compliance: Operations must maintain Saskatchewan location and agricultural focus to retain benefits