Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program
The Farm and Rand Water Infrastructure Program is to develop sustainable non-potable water supplies for agricultural use* to meet the needs of agricultural producers in Saskatchewan. Is there a project that maybe eligible for funding in your farming operation?
Eligible Projects
- Small-diameter and large-diameter on-farm wells;
- Crop spraying projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis and must be for substantial agriculture use and have adequate water storage to be eligible.
- Shallow buried pasture pipelines;
- Deep buried pipelines;
- Deep buried pipelines that connect to an established municipal water source;
- Dugouts and dugout expansions (minimum one-third size increase);
- Relocation of existing livestock water systems for environmental purposes;
- This includes preventing livestock from directly accessing a water source (e.g. creek, dugout, spring, etc.) or developing a remote watering system (e.g. solar watering system) for livestock to improve water quality, reduce soil erosion and protect shorelines and riparian areas are examples of eligible activities.
- Protecting existing wells; and
- Decommissioning wells
Application Process and Deadlines
- Applications will be received on an on-going basis until August 1, 2017.
- Projects must be completed and a claim form submitted the earlier of 18 months from the date receiving written approval of the project, or February 15, 2018.
- Paid receipts and proof of payment for all invoices over $2,500 must be submitted with the claim form. Proof of payment includes processed cheque and bank/credit card statement.
How to Apply
Applications are available at Ministry of Agriculture Regional Offices and on the Ministry of Agriculture website at http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/ or by calling toll free at 1-877-874-5365.