Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW) is a not-for-profit organization that protects and conserves Saskatchewan's natural water resources. SAW administers multiple grant programs including the $40 million Saskatchewan Watersheds Environmental Agricultural Program (SWEAP) funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, providing payments to farmers and ranchers for beneficial management practices such as cover cropping, nitrogen management, and rotational grazing. The organization also delivers climate adaptation planning, species at risk protection, and watershed education programs throughout the province. View Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW)'s website for more information.
Content last updated: March 24, 2026
About Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW)
What is the mission of Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW)?
To be a key provider of Saskatchewan's watershed stewardship, protecting and conserving the province's natural water resources while improving species diversity and habitats and building resilience to climate change through programming and education.
What type of organization is Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW)?
Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW) is a Non-profit organization.
When was Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW) founded?
Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW) was founded in 2021.
What is Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW)'s official website?
Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW)'s official website is https://saskwatersheds.ca/.
What else should I know about Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (SAW)?
Role of Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds in the Funding Ecosystem
As the provincial umbrella organization for watershed stewardship, SAW serves as a key delivery agent for federal and provincial funding programs targeting agricultural and environmental outcomes. The organization works directly with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada to distribute funding to Saskatchewan producers, landowners, and communities.
Major Funding Programs
The flagship program is the Saskatchewan Watersheds Environmental Agricultural Program (SWEAP), a $40 million initiative through the On Farm Climate Action Fund. This program supports three main categories: nitrogen management (including polymer coated urea, inhibitors, legume rotations, and equipment upgrades), cover cropping adoption, and rotational grazing expansion. Payments are made to eligible producers implementing these beneficial management practices.
Additional programs include the Climate Change Adaptation Planning initiative (ECCC-funded), Protecting Species at Risk (DFO-funded), and various biodiversity and shoreline stewardship projects.
Eligibility and Application Process
For SWEAP, applicants must work with SAW's Agri-Environmental Coordinators. Projects must be either new practices or expanded acres not done prior to 2022, endorsed by a licensed agrology professional. Total payments cannot exceed $100,000 from all OFCAF funding sources between February 2022 and March 2028.