On-Farm Efficiency Program

💡What Is This Program?

🎁What Benefits Are Offered?

Support for producers to achieve environmental benefits by improving efficient use of agricultural inputs, reducing emissions, minimizing chemical runoff, and promoting efficient use of natural resources. Eligible expenses are cost-shared at 50% grant and 50% applicant, with specific item maximums.

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to ApplySource

• Read the application guide thoroughly.
• Complete the application form in fillable PDF format.
• Attach scanned quotes for every eligible item being applied for.
• Print and sign the signature page, then scan it separately.
• Submit the application via email or mail.

🌐Application PortalSource

https://www.alberta.ca/on-farm-efficiency-program

📤Submission MethodSource

email

🔄Intake TypeSource

rolling

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required DocumentsSource

• Completed application form
• Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) certificate or letter of completion
• Invoices with the same legal name stated on your application
• Proof of payment for all invoices

📎Optional DocumentsSource

• Official company voucher(s) for cash payments

📐Format RequirementsSource

PDF only, fillable format preferred

📥Templates AvailableSource

• OFEP Application Form

✉️Supporting LettersSource

No letters of support required

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible ExpensesSource

• cost for an Eligible Activity described in section 3.2.1(a)
• cost for an Eligible Activity described in section 3.2.1(b)

🚫Ineligible ExpensesSource

• expenses that the Minister considers to be duplicative
• cost of goods or services that the Minister considers ancillary
• GST
• extended warranties on equipment
• installation costs
• labour costs
• administrative costs
• leasing costs
• in-kind contributions
• cost of on-hand materials or supplies
• expenses identified as ineligible on the Funding List
• expenses incurred in transactions between individuals who are related
• maintenance and repair costs
• costs incurred outside the Project Term
• consumable expenses
• any other expenses deemed ineligible by the Minister

📏Expense CapsSource

Grant funding cost share is 50% of eligible expenses

💳Payment ModelSource

reimbursement

⏪Retroactive Expenses EligibleSource

Yes

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching RequiredSource

Yes

📊Matching RatioSource

50%

🏦Eligible Matching SourcesSource

• cash
• in-kind

📚Stacking RulesSource

Funding received through any other Sustainable CAP programs may not be used toward the cost-share requirements of this Program.

🛡️Proof of Matching Required

Documentation to prove matching funds is not explicitly stated.

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting FrequencySource

final only

📑Reporting RequirementsSource

• status of the Eligible Activity
• expenditure of the Grant

🔍Audit RequirementsSource

The Minister may audit, evaluate or inspect the conduct of the Eligible Activity or compliance with the Grant Agreement.

📢Branding RequirementsSource

The Program requires acknowledgment of funding and visibility requirements as per the Grant Agreement.

🗄️Record Retention PeriodSource

3 years