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Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
Supports invasive weed control for rural stakeholders
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) provides cost-share funding to rural municipalities, First Nations south of the Northern Administrative District, and other stakeholders through their respective RMs and FNs. It supports herbicide rebates, Weed Inspector monitoring expenses, and related items such as freight, training, and supplies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Control of prohibited weeds
- Control of specific noxious weeds of high concern designated under The Weed Control Act
- Monitoring for prohibited and noxious weeds
- Undertaking and coordinating invasive plant control activities through RMs and First Nations
Documents Needed
- Claim form for each weed species being claimed, and the Weed Inspector Expense Claim Form for monitoring claims
- Herbicide Application Records
- Invoices for pre-approved herbicides used in the program year
- Valid Pesticide Applicator Licence and Pesticide Service Licence, when applicable
- Weed Management Plan required by RMs and First Nations only, current Cooperative Weed Management Area agreement if applicable, and the provincial specialist email for prohibited weeds only when using an herbicide not listed in Appendix A
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Rural municipalities (RMs)
- First Nations south of the Northern Administrative District
- Other stakeholders through their respective RMs and First Nations
- Agricultural producers claiming through an RM or First Nation
- Private landowners, including individual renters of rural reserve lands and provincial crown lands, and Cities/Towns/Villages/Municipal Districts for prohibited weeds only
Who is not eligible
- Crown Land Pasture Associations
Eligible expenses
- 50 per cent of the cost of pre-approved eligible herbicides and required adjuvants/surfactants for prohibited weeds
- 50 per cent of the cost of application of pre-approved eligible herbicides by a licensed applicator
- Up to 50 per cent of the cost of pre-approved eligible herbicides and required adjuvants/surfactants for noxious weeds
- RM appointed or First Nation authorized Weed Inspector expenses related to prohibited and noxious weed monitoring, including contract fees, wages, travel expenses, mileage, training, supplies, weed management plan development, educational materials, and data entry into iMapInvasives
- Freight costs, less any taxes, for prohibited and noxious weed species
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Federal and provincial taxes
- Licensing fees
- Weed Inspector costs directly related to enforcement measures taken in accordance with The Weed Control Act in response to the discovery of regulated weeds
- Herbicide applications made contrary to the eligible herbicides in Appendix A
- Application rates above the product label rate, beyond the 10 per cent allowable variance
Eligible geographic areas
- South of the Northern Administrative District
Selection criteria
- Claims are processed according to the weed species indicated on Appendix A.
- First priority is herbicide applications to prohibited weeds.
- Second priority is herbicide costs for eligible noxious weeds and eligible Weed Inspector expenses.
- If the program is oversubscribed, eligible rebate requests for approved noxious claims and eligible Weed Inspector expenses are prorated using the available rebate funds after prohibited weed claims are paid.
How to apply
- For herbicide rebates, submit the claim by October 31, 2026 by email to Annette Ellert, Agriculture Program Administrator, at aellert@sarm.ca.
- Include one claim form for each weed species being claimed.
- Include Herbicide Application Records and copies of invoices for pre-approved herbicides used in the program year.
- Include valid Pesticide Applicator Licence and Pesticide Service Licence when applicable, plus the Weed Management Plan required by RMs and First Nations only, the current Cooperative Weed Management Area agreement if applicable, and the provincial specialist email for prohibited weeds only when using an herbicide not listed in Appendix A.
- For monitoring and other expenses, submit the claim by October 31, 2026 by email to Annette Ellert, Agriculture Program Administrator, at aellert@sarm.ca.
- Include the Weed Inspector Expense Claim Form and invoices verifying eligible Weed Inspector expenses.
Processing and Agreement
- Claims are reviewed and eligible rebate amounts are determined by the Invasive Plant Control Program Technical Committee.
- An allowable percentage variance of up to 10 per cent higher than the label rate may be considered, but only the label rate is rebated.
- Eligible rebate payments for other applicants flow back through the RM or First Nation office they were claimed through.
- Program requirements may be verified, random audits may be conducted, and specific reporting measures may be requested.
- The Weed Inspector must submit an annual report under Section 13 of The Weed Control Act, and the RM administrator must submit a copy to the Executive Director of Crops and Irrigation Branch, Ministry of Agriculture.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) Program
What is the Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)?
The Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) provides cost-share funding to rural municipalities, First Nations south of the Northern Administrative District, and other stakeholders through their respective RMs and FNs. It supports herbicide rebates, Weed Inspector monitoring expenses, and related items such as freight, training, and supplies.
How much funding can be received?
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) program?
To be eligible for the Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) program, you must:
RMs must have an appointed Weed Inspector acknowledged by Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture for 2026 to claim herbicide rebates.
First Nations must authorize an individual as Weed Inspector for 2026, and claims must be made as part of an approved Weed Management Plan.
What expenses are eligible under Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)?
Control of prohibited weeds
Control of specific noxious weeds of high concern designated under The Weed Control Act
Monitoring for prohibited and noxious weeds
Undertaking and coordinating invasive plant control activities through RMs and First Nations
Who can I contact for more information about the Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)?
You can contact Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) by email at aellert@sarm.ca or by phone at 306.761.3744.
Where is the Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) available?
The Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) program is available the province of Saskatchewan.