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FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate
Rebates for agricultural water infrastructure in Saskatchewan
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: FRWIP pre-approval and rebate documents now show earlier deadlines, with pre-approval due April 30, 2027 and project completion or rebate application deadlines set to February 1, 2028.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: FRWIP pre-approval and rebate documents now show earlier deadlines, with pre-approval due April 30, 2027 and project completion or rebate application deadlines set to February 1, 2028.
FRWIP application deadlines updated
FRWIP supporting documents were updated to show earlier deadlines. The Small Dam Pre-Approval Application now requires pre-approval applications on or before April 30, 2027, with projects completed by February 1, 2028, and the Pre-Approval Application and Rebate Application now both show February 1, 2028 where they previously showed March 31, 2028 or December 31, 2027 for the pre-approval cutoff. The Well Decommissioning page also now states that rebate applications are due on or before February 1, 2028. One rebate form still includes the same application instructions and funding language, but its deadline display has been updated from March 31, 2028 to February 1, 2028.
Funding available
$ 250 - $ 75,000
Deadline
February 1, 2028
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Primary agricultural producers (individual, partnership, co-operative or corporation)
See full eligibility
Overview
The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) offers rebates of 50 per cent or 90 per cent for primary agricultural producers, First Nation Bands, Rural Municipalities, and Crown Land Pasture Grazing Associations in Saskatchewan. Eligible work includes dugouts, pipelines, wells, well decommissioning, community water development, and small dams under 2.5 metres.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Dugout, pipeline, and well development projects
- Well decommissioning
- Community water development with tank loading facilities
- Connections to non-potable rural water utilities
- Small dam projects under 2.5 metres
Documents Needed
- Written authorization from the legal, registered landowner for projects on land not owned by the applicant, including Crown leased lands; Rural Municipalities must also provide the council resolution authorizing the application
- Water Security Agency Well Decommissioning Worksheet, completed and signed by the landowner
- Photocopies of all paid invoices
- Water Well Driller’s Report for all drilled wells, bored wells, and test holes
- For small dam applications, the detailed project diagram submitted to WSA and WSA approval attached
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Primary agricultural producers (individual, partnership, co-operative or corporation)
- First Nation Bands in the Province of Saskatchewan
- Rural Municipalities in the Province of Saskatchewan
- Crown Land Pasture Grazing Associations in Saskatchewan
Who is not eligible
- Research facilities
- Publicly funded institutions
Eligible expenses
- Invoiced contractor and vendor costs
- In-kind labour, with a maximum claim of $500 and a maximum in-kind labour rate of $22 per hour
- In-kind equipment, with claimed rates determined using the Farm Machinery Custom and Rental Rate Guide
How to apply
- Complete the applicable FRWIP application form for the chosen stream.
- Attach all supporting documents and required approvals when applying.
- Ensure rebate applications are received on or before February 1, 2028, and pre-approval applications are received on or before April 30, 2027.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects must be fully constructed and operational for agricultural use before a rebate or funding is issued.
- No interim payments will be made.
- For multi-producer small dam projects, payments will be made according to the contribution percentages indicated at time of claim, and the percentages must equal 100%.
- For well decommissioning claims, the WSA Well Decommissioning Worksheet must be completed, submitted with the FRWIP claim, and signed by the landowner.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate Program
What is the FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate?
The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) offers rebates of 50 per cent or 90 per cent for primary agricultural producers, First Nation Bands, Rural Municipalities, and Crown Land Pasture Grazing Associations in Saskatchewan. Eligible work includes dugouts, pipelines, wells, well decommissioning, community water development, and small dams under 2.5 metres.
How much funding can be received?
FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate program?
To be eligible for the FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate program, you must:
Applicants must demonstrate an agricultural use for the water.
Primary agricultural producers must meet the $50,000 gross farm income requirement in Saskatchewan, and individual applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Required regulatory approvals must be in place before work begins.
What expenses are eligible under FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate?
Dugout, pipeline, and well development projects
Well decommissioning
Community water development with tank loading facilities
Connections to non-potable rural water utilities
Small dam projects under 2.5 metres
Who can I contact for more information about the FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at agprograms@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 1-866-457-2377.
Where is the FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate available?
The FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate is a Grant and Funding