If you run a manufacturing business in Alberta and want to invest in automation or equipment that boosts productivity, the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant can help reduce your costs. The program offers repayable funding to support long‑term production assets. Knowing the eligibility rules and required documents can save you time during the application process.
The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant is delivered by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and is currently open to eligible businesses in Alberta. The grant helps small and medium‑sized manufacturers invest in technology and equipment that improves productivity and automation.
If your project costs $60,000, you can receive up to $30,000, as long as all costs are eligible.
To apply for the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant, your business must meet all of these conditions:
If you are unsure whether your business qualifies as “manufacturing” under provincial programs, see also:
How to Know If Your Business Qualifies as Manufacturing Under Provincial Funding Programs
The application process is straightforward. Good preparation will help your application go smoothly.
Your project must show how it improves productivity, automation, or competitiveness. Examples include:
Eligible expenses must be tied to long‑term production assets, not short‑term operating costs.
Check that your vendor quotes and timelines fit these rules before you apply.
You should prepare:
Having these documents ready will help avoid delays once CME reviews your application.
Tools like GrantHub’s eligibility matcher can help you check if this and other Alberta manufacturing grants fit your business profile. The matcher is a quick way to see which grants you may qualify for.
After submission, CME may ask for clarification on:
Respond quickly to keep your application moving forward.
Including ineligible costs
Operating expenses or short‑term tools are usually not eligible. Only include long‑term production assets.
Missing the investment start date
Costs incurred before April 1, 2025 are not eligible, even if the project fits otherwise.
Ignoring the repayable requirement
This is not a non‑repayable grant. Make sure you plan for repayment.
Weak productivity explanation
Applications that do not clearly show how the project improves productivity or automation may be delayed or declined.
Q: Is the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant repayable?
Yes. The funding is repayable, so you must plan to repay the contribution according to program terms.
Q: What is the maximum funding amount available?
You can receive up to $30,000, covering a maximum of 50% of eligible project costs.
Q: What types of expenses are eligible?
Eligible expenses focus on long‑term production assets, automation equipment, and manufacturing technology that improves productivity.
Q: When must my project be completed?
All project implementation must be completed by December 31, 2026.
Q: Can this grant be combined with other programs?
Stacking may be allowed, but you cannot claim the same costs twice. Always confirm before combining with other Alberta or federal programs.
If you are planning a productivity or automation investment, the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant is a good starting point. GrantHub tracks active grant programs across Canada, including Alberta manufacturing funding, so you can check which programs match your business, project size, and timeline.
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