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Agricultural Water Management Fund

Cost-shared support for responsible agricultural drainage projects
Water Security Agency (WSA)
Last Update: March 13, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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

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

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

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.

What is the Agricultural Water Management Fund?

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.

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.

What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Water Management Fund?

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.

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.

Where is the Agricultural Water Management Fund available?

The Agricultural Water Management Fund program is available across Canada.

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

Agricultural Water Management Fund is a Grant and Funding

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

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

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