FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate

This grant offers financial support primarily through rebates for developing sustainable and secure agricultural water sources in Saskatchewan. The rebate structure assists in managing costs associated with specific types of water infrastructure projects.

• Rebates are available for the construction of wells, dugouts, and pipelines.
• Funding is also provided for well decommissioning projects.

Eligibility for this grant is determined based on the development of agricultural water sources within Saskatchewan.

• Applicant must be involved in agricultural activities within Saskatchewan.
• Project must be related to developing secure and sustainable water sources such as wells, dugouts, pipelines, or dams.
• Project must aim to mitigate drought impact, improve public safety, or reduce groundwater contamination through well decommissioning.

Who is eligible?

Eligible expenses

The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) aims to provide financial assistance for the development of reliable and sustainable water sources for agricultural purposes in Saskatchewan. It focuses on enhancing water infrastructure and ensuring safety through proper decommissioning practices.

• Construction of dugouts, installation of pipelines, and development of well systems for agricultural use.
• Decommissioning of defunct wells to prevent groundwater contamination.
• Development projects to establish community water supply systems with tank loads and connections to non-potable rural water utilities.
• Construction and maintenance of small dams that are less than 2.5 metres in height.

Eligible geographic areas

The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) applies to agriculturally-focused projects located in Saskatchewan. The funding targets initiatives within this region to support secure and sustainable water sources.

• Agricultural projects across the province of Saskatchewan.

The evaluation and selection criteria for the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) are essential for determining the eligibility and prioritization of projects aiming for sustainable water development in Saskatchewan.

• Project must develop secure and sustainable water sources for agricultural use in Saskatchewan
• Potential to mitigate the impact of drought
• Improvement of public safety
• Reduction of potential groundwater contamination through well decommissioning
• Adherence to program streams: Rebate Stream or Pre-approval Stream
• Project types include dugout, pipeline, well, well decommissioning, community water development with tank loads, connection to non-potable rural water utilities, and small dams less than 2.5 metres

The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) aims to provide rebates for developing sustainable agricultural water sources and supports rural well decommissioning to prevent groundwater contamination.

• Supports the development of secure and sustainable water sources for agricultural use in Saskatchewan.
• Mitigates the impact of drought.
• Improves public safety.
• Reduces potential groundwater contamination through well decommissioning.