FRWIP — Dugout, Pipeline and Well Rebate
- Closing date : June 17, 2024
Overview
Funding of up to $75,000 to cover 50% of the costs of dugouts, pipelines and wells for agricultural crop spraying, livestock watering or greenhouse production.
At a glance
Funding available
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Varies by project
- Closing date : June 17, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Saskatchewan
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
Activities funded
The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) enables the establishment of reliable water sources and infrastructure for agricultural use in Saskatchewan. Eligible projects are designed to develop, improve, and safeguard water resources and to address environmental concerns.
- Development and construction of dugouts, pipelines, and wells for agricultural water supply.
- Decommissioning of rural wells to prevent groundwater contamination.
- Water development projects including community water development with tank loads.
- Connection of establishments to non-potable rural water utilities.
- Construction and maintenance of small dams that are less than 2.5 metres in height.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) provides rebates for agricultural producers and rural landowners in Saskatchewan to develop water sources such as wells, dugouts, pipelines, and small dams, or to decommission old wells.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.
Additional information
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.