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Agricultural Water Management Fund
Cost-shared support for responsible drainage projects
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program offers cost-shared support for responsible agricultural drainage projects in Saskatchewan, with a maximum total funding amount of $95,000. It supports qualified persons, mediation services, technical design, and mitigation or rehabilitation construction.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Saskatchewan
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
- Hiring Qualified Persons for targeted drainage projects.
- Using mediation services to reach agreement on drainage projects.
- Developing technical design solutions for complex drainage projects.
- Constructing mitigation and rehabilitation works for drainage projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed Application Form (Appendix A).
- Supporting documents for expenditures.
- Letters of support, where applicable.
- Project photos before and after construction, for mitigation and rehabilitation work.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or corporations registered in Saskatchewan.
- First Nations in Saskatchewan.
- Saskatchewan rural municipalities.
- Conservation and development area authorities.
- Watershed association boards.
- Irrigation districts.
Eligible expenses
- Fees for Qualified Persons.
- Mediation service costs.
- Technical and engineering design costs.
- Construction costs for mitigation and rehabilitation works.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-kind materials.
- GST and PST.
- ISC fees.
- Application fees.
- Channel clearing and ditch maintenance.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and rated for pre-approved streams.
- Funding decisions are issued within four weeks of the intake deadline.
- Wait-listed applications may be funded if budget becomes available.
- Successful applicants work with WSA to finalize a contribution agreement.
Additional information
- Administered by the Water Security Agency (WSA).
- Four funding streams with different intake periods.
- Pre-approval is required for all streams.
- Applications are submitted by email to AWMFund@wsask.ca.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Agricultural Water Management Fund Program
What is the Agricultural Water Management Fund?
This program offers cost-shared support for responsible agricultural drainage projects in Saskatchewan, with a maximum total funding amount of $95,000. It supports qualified persons, mediation services, technical design, and mitigation or rehabilitation construction.
Who is eligible for the Agricultural Water Management Fund program?
To be eligible for the Agricultural Water Management Fund program, you must:
Registered in Saskatchewan.
Agricultural drainage-related project.
Must fit a program stream.
What expenses are eligible under Agricultural Water Management Fund?
Hiring Qualified Persons for targeted drainage projects.
Using mediation services to reach agreement on drainage projects.
Developing technical design solutions for complex drainage projects.
Constructing mitigation and rehabilitation works for 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 the province of Saskatchewan.
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)