Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 1

• Quotes and estimates
• Permits and licences
• Assessment reports, studies, or engineering plans
• Design drawings, maps, and photos
• Cost breakdown and project schedule

Who is eligible?

• BC-based producers
• Producer cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships
• Indigenous producers and Indigenous cooperatives

Who is not eligible

• Non-agricultural individuals or groups
• Provincial and federal governments
• Crown corporations
• Local governments, regional districts, irrigation districts, and diking districts
• Non-profit organizations and water users' communities

Eligible expenses

• Construction materials and equipment
• Pumps, valves, liners, intakes, and fittings
• Power supply extensions for pumps
• Professional and supervisory services
• Fencing, watering troughs, and related livestock protection items in eligible cases

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Costs incurred before approval
• Used materials
• Non-agricultural water uses
• Farm equipment purchases and attachments
• Wells, water quality treatment, and BMP-funded irrigation systems

Eligible geographic areas

• British Columbia

• Water issues and water supply source
• Project benefits for water efficiency, storage, and agricultural production
• Technical soundness and clarity of the project approach

• Step 1: Create an account and register your organization
  • Set up a personal profile in the IAF Client Portal.
  • Enter organization details and wait for validation if needed.
• Step 2: Prepare the application
  • Select Agriculture Water Infrastructure | Stream 1 in the portal.
  • Enter project details, activities, location, and cost information.
  • Upload required supporting documents and permit status information.
• Step 3: Submit through the IAF Client Portal
  • Submit the completed application online before the deadline.
  • Monitor the portal for status updates and any requests for clarification.
• Step 4: Receive the decision and proceed if approved
  • Review the decision notice and terms and conditions.
  • Sign the contribution agreement before starting work.

• Application completeness and eligibility are screened by IAF.
• Projects are reviewed by a Technical Review Committee for technical and regulatory fit.
• Some projects may require additional specialist review.
• Applicants are notified by email, and approvals include terms and conditions.
• A contribution agreement must be signed before work starts or payments begin.

• Projects must be approved before any work starts or costs are incurred.
• Funding is application- and project-specific and is non-transferable.
• Funding acknowledgements must be pre-approved before public use.
• Successful applicants may be asked to submit interim and final reports, and an audit if applicable.