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Agricultural Water Management Fund

Q: Who is eligible for the Agricultural Water Management Fund program?

To be eligible for the Agricultural Water Management Fund program, you must: Producers or local governments undertaking agricultural water management projects. Projects focused on responsible drainage and approvals for constructed works. Activities aligned with one of the four program streams.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Agricultural Water Management Fund?

You can contact Water Security Agency (WSA) by email at AWMFund@wsask.ca or by phone at 1.866.727.5420.

Q: Where is the Agricultural Water Management Fund available?

The Agricultural Water Management Fund program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Agricultural Water Management Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Agricultural Water Management Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Agricultural Water Management Fund?

Agricultural Water Management Fund is funded by Water Security Agency (WSA)

Last Update: March 13, 2026

Canada

Cost-shared support for responsible agricultural drainage projects

Grant and Funding

Water Security Agency

Overview

This funding program helps Saskatchewan producers and local governments undertake responsible agricultural drainage projects with support for planning, mediation, design and construction, offering cost-shared assistance up to the stated program limits. Eligible activities include engaging qualified persons, mediation services, technical and engineering design, and construction for mitigation and rehabilitation related to drainage approvals.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Public or Parapublic institution

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Activities funded

Engaging on-farm Qualified Persons to support targeted agricultural drainage projects.
Using mediation services to help landowners reach agreements on drainage projects.
Developing technical and engineering design solutions for complex drainage systems.
Carrying out construction for mitigation and rehabilitation associated with drainage projects.

Documents Needed

Completed Agricultural Water Management Fund application form (Appendix A).
Drainage Approval Letter of Support, where applicable (Appendix B).
Before and after construction photos for mitigation and rehabilitation works.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a producer or a local government pursuing agricultural water management projects.
Project must relate to responsible drainage and support achieving approvals for constructed works.
Activities must fall under one of the four streams: On-Farm Qualified Persons, Mediation Services Support, Technical Design Solutions Support, or Mitigation and Rehabilitation Support.
Eligible costs must be incurred within the intake period specified for the selected stream.

Who is eligible?

Producers involved in agricultural operations in Saskatchewan.
Local governments undertaking agricultural water management and drainage projects.

Eligible expenses

Fees for Qualified Persons for technical, communication, project development and project management work on targeted drainage projects.
Costs for mediation services by a mediator specializing in conflict resolution for drainage-related agreements.
Technical and engineering design costs to develop solutions for complex drainage projects.
Construction costs for complex mitigation and rehabilitation solutions related to drainage works.

Eligible geographic areas

Province of Saskatchewan

How to apply

Step 1: Review Program Guide
- Consult the Agricultural Water Management Fund Program Guide to understand the four funding streams and their requirements.
Step 2: Prepare Application
- Complete the Application Form (Appendix A) and gather any required supporting documents, such as the Drainage Approval Letter of Support template (Appendix B) if applicable.
Step 3: Submit Application
- Send the completed application and supporting documents by email to AWMFund@wsask.ca within the relevant intake period for the chosen stream.

Additional information

The program is administered by Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency (WSA).
The fund is organized into four distinct support streams with different intake periods.
Photos of project sites before and after construction are required for mitigation and rehabilitation works.
Applicants can use the Program Guide, Application Form and Letter of Support template provided by WSA.

Contacts

AWMFund@wsask.ca

1.866.727.5420

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Water Management Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Agricultural Water Management Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.