AFPA SCALE Program · Alberta
Still on paper and spreadsheets?
There's a grant for that.
AFPA's SCALE Alberta program may cover up to 75% of the cost (25% applicant / 75% government, non-repayable) of implementing a digital inventory and traceability system. On a standard Caddy Birdie plan, that's an estimated ~$4,350 back in your pocket — and up to ~$6,900 on a 2-year prepaid plan. Intake is rolling for Alberta food manufacturers — the earlier you apply, the better positioned you'll be to secure the grant before funding is allocated.
Secure my grant + exclusive $1,500 credit →This is a competitive, limited-availability program. Once funding is earmarked, it's gone — and food manufacturers who act early are the ones who benefit.
What the SCALE program grant may cover on a standard Caddy Birdie plan
* Estimates based on Caddy Birdie plan ($399/mo billed annually) + $1,000 implementation fee at 75% coverage. Actual grant value depends on your specific plan, eligibility, and SCALE approval. Not a guarantee of funding.
Caddy is an official technology partner of AFPA.
We work hand-in-hand with the Alberta Food Processors Association and its SCALE AB Navigators to help Alberta food manufacturers modernize operations and get funded. Same team. Same mission. Same phone number when you need us.
Why act now
Most Alberta food manufacturers miss this program.
Don't be one of them.
The SCALE program grant isn't a guaranteed cheque — it's a competitive program with limited funding. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, which means food manufacturers who move first have a real advantage. By the time most people hear about it, the best funding windows have already closed.
Going through Caddy gives you two things no other path can: a direct connection to secure your SCALE AB grant — and an exclusive $1,500 in Caddy credits ($750 in Year 1, $750 in Year 2) that you cannot get by going directly to AFPA or any other vendor. Funding is rolling and finite. The Alberta food manufacturers who move first are best positioned.
Secure the grant + stack my exclusive creditWhat it actually costs you
Stack the grant with your AFPA member credits.
SCALE AB covers 75% of eligible project costs — including Caddy implementation and software. AFPA members also receive $1,500 in Caddy credits spread across two years ($750/year). Here's what that means for your out-of-pocket cost.
AFPA members receive $1,500 in Caddy credits — $750 applied in Year 1 and $750 applied in Year 2. Stack this on top of the SCALE AB grant for the lowest possible out-of-pocket cost.
| Plan | Full price | After grant (75%) | AFPA credit | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdie plan — Year 1 $399/mo × 12 + $1,000 implementation |
$5,788 | −$4,341 | −$750 | $697 |
| Birdie plan — Year 2 $399/mo × 12 (renewal) |
$4,788 | — | −$750 | $4,038 |
| 2-year prepaid total $339.15/mo × 24 + $1,000 implementation |
$9,140 | −$6,855 | −$1,500 | $785 |
* Grant coverage applies to eligible project costs including Caddy implementation and software subscription. Eligibility subject to AFPA approval and your specific project scope. AFPA member credits applied as $750 in Year 1 and $750 in Year 2 against your Caddy subscription. Estimates based on published Caddy pricing and SCALE AB cost-share structure — confirm specifics with your AFPA Navigator. Secure my grant + exclusive credit and we'll walk you through it.
Why it matters
Paper and spreadsheets work — until they don't.
Most Alberta food manufacturers run their inventory and production records manually. It's manageable at small volume. But as you scale into retail and wholesale, the cracks show fast.
- SFCR requires documented lot-level traceability and recall procedures — a binder won't survive a CFIA audit
- Retail buyers (Sobeys, Loblaws, UNFI Canada) are asking for traceability documentation before listing you
- GMP, SQF, and HACCP certifications require formal production records that manual systems can't support
- When volume grows, the founder becomes the single point of failure for all operational knowledge
The barrier isn't willingness to change. It's cost. The SCALE program grant is designed specifically to remove that barrier — but only for food manufacturers who act before the funding runs out.
How it works
From paper to digital — with grant support at every step.
Eligibility
Is this program right for you?
The SCALE program is for Alberta food manufacturers adopting digital technology. Strong candidates typically look like this — and the sooner you confirm your eligibility, the sooner we can move.
Secure your grant + exclusive $1,500 credit
SCALE AB intake is rolling and active. Apply now and we'll reach out within 1 business day to confirm your eligibility, walk you through securing the grant, and apply your exclusive $1,500 Caddy credit — before funding is allocated.
This program is competitive and funding is limited. The food manufacturers who apply earliest are best positioned to secure funding before it's allocated.
No obligation. Alberta-based food & beverage manufacturers only. Exclusive $1,500 Caddy credit available only through Caddy — not through AFPA directly or any competing vendor.
Eligibility subject to your specific situation and program availability.
You're connected.
We'll be in touch within 1 business day to confirm your eligibility, walk you through securing the SCALE AB grant, and apply your exclusive $1,500 Caddy credit — only available through Caddy. Funding is limited. We'll move quickly.