Three Phase Network Access Program – Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Agricultural businesses (farms, producers) - Agri-food processing companies - Agricultural cooperatives - Agri-food manufacturers and processors - Businesses operating within the agricultural supply chain - For-profit enterprises in eligible sectors - Sole proprietorships and partnerships in agriculture/agri-food - Exclusions: Non-agricultural businesses; businesses not demonstrating a direct connection to agricultural or agri-food operations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial assistance (grant, not a loan) - Funding Structure: Covers costs associated with three-phase electrical network extension or connection - Matching Requirements: Typically requires cost-sharing; applicant contributes a percentage of eligible project costs (specific ratio to be confirmed with program administrator) - Repayability: Not required—funds are provided as a grant - Funding Cap: Subject to program annual budget and individual project eligibility limits (amount varies by fiscal year) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Three-phase electrical network connection or extension costs to business premises - Electrical infrastructure upgrades required for network access - Installation and setup of three-phase electrical systems - Engineering and design work for network connection projects - Equipment necessary to receive and utilize three-phase power - Energy Transition Focus: Projects demonstrating replacement of fossil fuel-dependent systems with cleaner electricity sources (electric equipment, heat pumps, electrified production processes) - Ineligible: General operating expenses, equipment unrelated to electrical access, or projects not supporting fossil fuel replacement ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Environmental Requirement: Project must demonstrate clear transition away from fossil fuels to cleaner electrical energy - Network Extension/Connection: Project must require infrastructure work to access three-phase electrical service - Project Scope: Work must be directly tied to agricultural or agri-food production operations - Documentation: Applicants must submit detailed project plans, cost estimates, and energy transition objectives - Timeline: Projects typically have defined completion deadlines (confirm with program) - Compliance: Recipient must comply with all