FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
SK, Canada
Funding for decommissioning wells on Saskatchewan farms
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- grant_single|openingDate April 1, 2023
- grant_single|closingDate March 31, 2028
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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- Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
- Government of Saskatchewan
- Ministry of Agriculture
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Get up to $10,000 to cover 90% of the costs related to well decommissioning including sealing and capping water wells by a registered well driller.
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This grant provides substantial financial support for the decommissioning of wells, promoting public safety and environmental protection. The funding terms are structured to ensure effective use of resources while assisting various eligible entities.
- Rebate of 90% of eligible costs, with a maximum rebate of $10,000 per project.
- No limit on the number of individual well decommissioning projects a single applicant can submit over the program's duration from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028.
- The minimum amount for a claim is $500, ensuring a minimum rebate threshold of $250.
- No interim payments; rebates are issued post-completion of decommissioning projects.
- In-kind labour is funded at a rate of $22 per hour, capped at $250 per project.
- Specific expenditures, including excavation and materials like bentonite and chlorine, are eligible for reimbursement. Ineligible expenses and indirect costs must comply with specific guidelines ensuring proper allocation and use of the funds.
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The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) supports activities centered on enhancing water safety and reducing groundwater contamination through efficient well decommissioning. Eligible projects and activities aim to ensure proper management and closure of wells in compliance with recommended environmental practices.
- Well decommissioning including sealing and capping water wells by a registered well driller.
- Excavation, including removal of the well casing.
- Purchase of sealing materials such as bentonite and chlorine for well decommissioning from third-party recognized vendors.
- Utilization of gravel or clay purchased from approved vendors for decommissioning processes.
- Deployment of in-kind labor and machinery at specified rates, provided the work is not invoiced by a contractor.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 9,000
Well decommissioning at a social economy enterprise farm
$ 9,000
Well decommissioning in a rural farm to ensure safe water supply
$ 9,000
Decommissioning an unused well in an urban garden
$ 9,000
Decommissioning a contaminated well in a community center
$ 9,180
Sealing an unused well at a commercial property
$ 9,180
Closure of an abandoned well in a cooperative farm
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's profile.
- The applicant must be a primary agricultural producer (individual, partnership, co-operative, or corporation) demonstrating a minimum $50,000 of gross farm income in Saskatchewan in the application year or prior year, and must be at least 18 years old.
- Eligible entities include First Nation Bands, Rural Municipalities, and Crown Land Pasture Grazing Associations in Saskatchewan.
- New entrants not meeting the income threshold must show potential to generate $50,000 in gross farm income by March 2028.
- Projects must have been started, but not completed, under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership before March 31, 2023, to be eligible under Sustainable CAP.
- Producers must have a Saskatchewan Premises Identification number if they own, lease, or rent livestock property.
- Small diameter wells must be decommissioned by a registered well driller in Saskatchewan following WSA practices.
- A WSA Well Decommissioning Worksheet must be completed, submitted, and signed by the landowner post-construction.
- Written landowner authorization is needed if decommissioning a well not on applicant-owned land.
- Rural Municipalities need a Council resolution authorizing the project and application.
- For environmentally sensitive areas, project approval is required based on land designations under various provincial and federal acts.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Primary agricultural producers in Saskatchewan, First Nation Bands, Rural Municipalities, and Crown Land Pasture Grazing Associations are eligible to apply. New entrants to agriculture can also apply if they expect to meet the gross farm income criteria by March 2028. The program is open to those with a gross farm income threshold of at least $50,000 in the year of application or the year prior.
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This grant excludes certain individuals and companies based on their operational status or other predefined criteria. The restrictions ensure that the funds are allocated to primary agricultural producers and related entities in Saskatchewan.
- Individuals or entities not engaged in primary agricultural production.
- Applications from those without demonstrated gross farm income over $50,000 unless qualified as new entrants.
- Entities not located or operational within Saskatchewan.
- Entities without a Saskatchewan Premises Identification (PID) number, if applicable.
- Projects or expenses initiated before the eligible date of October 1, 2022.
- Expenses incurred for non-approved materials or second-hand items.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant supports well decommissioning projects aimed at improving public safety and reducing potential groundwater contamination. It provides financial support for various eligible activities to ensure proper and effective decommissioning.
- Excavation and removal of well casing.
- Purchase and use of bentonite and chlorine for well sealing.
- Purchase of gravel or clay from third-party recognized vendors for filling and sealing wells.
- Sealing and capping water wells by a registered well driller.
- Compensation for in-kind labour at a set rate, with limitations.
- Utilization of in-kind machinery/equipment according to established rates.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is specifically available for entities operating within the geographical limits of the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada. It is aimed at enhancing agricultural water infrastructure and decommissioning projects within this region.
- Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Primary agricultural producers (individual, partnership, co-operative or corporation) must demonstrate a minimum $50,000 of gross farm income in Saskatchewan in the year of application or the year prior to the application.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- First Nation Bands and Rural Municipalities in the Province of Saskatchewan are eligible.
- Crown Land Pasture Grazing Associations in Saskatchewan are eligible.
- Projects must not have started before October 1, 2022.
- Small diameter wells must be decommissioned by a registered well driller in Saskatchewan.
- Large and small diameter wells must be decommissioned following Water Security Agency (WSA) recommended practices.
- Eligibility includes fully decommissioned wells with a post-construction WSA Well Decommissioning Worksheet submitted and signed.
- Projects located on land not owned by the applicant require written authorization from the landowner.
- Environmentally sensitive land projects require specific authorizations and consents.
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The Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) offers opportunities for well decommissioning projects with specific criteria and eligibility requirements. Applicants must ensure proper completion to be eligible for rebates.
- Rebate of 90% of eligible costs up to $10,000 per project.
- No limit on the number of individual well decommissioning projects during the five-year term.
- Projects must be fully completed before issuing rebates; no interim payments.
- Minimum rebate of $250, with a minimum claim amount of $500.
- Eligible applicants include primary agricultural producers, First Nation Bands, Rural Municipalities, and Crown Land Pasture Grazing Associations in Saskatchewan.
- New entrants who meet specific criteria may become eligible.
- Well decommissioning must comply with Water Security Agency (WSA) recommended practices.
- Pre-approval is not required but proper decommissioning is mandatory for funding eligibility.
- Eligible expenses include excavation, bentonite, chlorine, gravel or clay purchased from a third-party vendor, and costs related to well decommissioning by registered well drillers.
- Ineligible expenses include projects starting prior to October 1, 2022, used materials, in-kind materials, taxes, and purchase of land.
- Applications must be submitted before March 31, 2028.
grant_single_labels|contact
agprograms@gov.sk.ca
866-457-2377
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