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FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval - Saskatchewan - Canada
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FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval

Rebates for agricultural water projects
Offered by
Government of Saskatchewan
Official source: saskatchewan.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: FRWIP now shows updated pre-approval and completion deadlines, plus revised pre-approval and eligibility details for water development projects.
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FRWIP deadlines and pre-approval details updated
FRWIP now shows a new pre-approval deadline of April 30, 2027 and a project completion deadline of February 1, 2028 on the affected application and program pages, replacing the previous later deadline dates shown for these streams. The water development and small dams pages also add or clarify eligible project types, including rural municipality resolutions, community water development projects, and connections to non-potable rural water utilities, and they show funding details such as 50 per cent of eligible costs up to $150,000 for approved community water development projects and 50 per cent up to $75,000 per applicant for rural water utility connections.
Funding available
$ 250 - $ 150,000
Deadline
April 30, 2027
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Primary agricultural producers
See full eligibility

Overview

This updated FRWIP overview covers water development, dugout, pipeline, well, small dam, and well decommissioning projects in Saskatchewan. It supports agricultural water use with rebates for approved eligible projects and costs, including pre-approval streams and rebate streams with updated deadlines.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 250 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Saskatchewan
Legal structures
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • From $ 50,000 to $ 50,000 in revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development of community wells, dugouts, pipelines, and connections to non-potable rural water utilities for agricultural use.
  • Pre-approved small dam construction.
  • Well decommissioning.

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Project description and budget
  • Supporting regulatory approvals and authorizations
  • Proof of gross farm income, if applicable
  • WSA worksheets or project diagrams, where required

Official resources

Official page

Well Decommissioning

Program guide

Dugout, Pipeline and Well

Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP)

Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP)

Application form

Bored Well Decommissioning Calculation Worksheet

FARM and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (Frwip) PRE-Approval Application

FARM and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (Frwip) Rebate Application

Well Decommissioning Worksheet

Supporting document

Landowner Authorization to Decommission Well

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Primary agricultural producers
  • First Nation Bands in the Province of Saskatchewan
  • Rural Municipalities in the Province of Saskatchewan
  • Crown Land Pasture Grazing Associations in Saskatchewan
  • Multi-producer groups for small dam projects

Who is not eligible

  • Research facilities
  • Publicly funded institutions

Eligible expenses

  • Eligible construction or decommissioning costs for approved water projects
  • Materials and labour directly related to the project
  • In-kind labour and machinery/equipment, where allowed
  • Excavation, casing removal, sealing, capping, and related materials for well decommissioning

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects or expenses started before October 1, 2022
  • Expenses not supported by valid invoices or proof of payment
  • Used materials, inventory materials, and in-kind freight or mileage
  • Land purchases, easements, taxes, financing fees, interest, and legal fees
  • Costs already funded by another government program

Eligible geographic areas

  • Saskatchewan

Selection criteria

  • Compliance with program rules and eligibility requirements
  • Proper decommissioning of the well
  • Completion of required authorizations and worksheets
  • Location in environmentally sensitive areas may require approval before work begins

How to apply

  • For water development projects and small dam projects, submit a pre-approval application by April 30, 2027.
  • For dugout, pipeline and well projects, submit a rebate application on or before February 1, 2028.
  • For well decommissioning projects, submit a rebate application on or before February 1, 2028.

Processing and Agreement

  • Projects must be pre-approved where required before work begins.
  • Projects must be fully constructed and operational for agricultural use, or fully decommissioned, before a rebate will be issued.
  • No interim payments will be made.

Additional information

  • Pre-approval is required for water development projects and small dam projects, but not for well decommissioning projects.
  • Pre-approval applications for water development projects and small dam projects must be received on or before April 30, 2027, for projects to be completed by February 1, 2028.
  • Rebate applications for dugout, pipeline and well projects, and well decommissioning projects, must be submitted on or before February 1, 2028.

Contacts

agprograms@gov.sk.ca
1-866-457-2377

Frequently Asked Questions about the FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval Program

What is the FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval?

This updated FRWIP overview covers water development, dugout, pipeline, well, small dam, and well decommissioning projects in Saskatchewan. It supports agricultural water use with rebates for approved eligible projects and costs, including pre-approval streams and rebate streams with updated deadlines.

How much funding can be received?

FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval program?

To be eligible for the FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval program, you must: Applicants must demonstrate an agricultural use for the water. Applicants must meet the relevant applicant eligibility criteria. Some project streams require pre-approval before funding is issued.

What expenses are eligible under FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval?

Development of community wells, dugouts, pipelines, and connections to non-potable rural water utilities for agricultural use. Pre-approved small dam construction. Well decommissioning.

Who can I contact for more information about the FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval?

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 — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval available?

The FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval program is available the province of Saskatchewan.

Is the FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval a grant, loan, or tax credit?

FRWIP — Well Decommissioning and Special Projects Pre-Approval is a Grant and Funding