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Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program
Supports efficient irrigation system upgrades
Funding available
$ 250 - $ 50,000
Deadline
March 31, 2028
Opened May 16, 2023
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Primary agricultural producers in Saskatchewan, including individuals, partnerships, co-operatives, and corporations
See full eligibility
Overview
The Irrigation Efficiency Program supports improved energy and water efficiencies in irrigation systems in Saskatchewan for eligible applicants. It provides a rebate for converting low efficiency or high-pressure irrigation systems to high efficiency, low pressure irrigation systems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250 $
- Up to 30.000002% 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
- $ 50,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Converting low efficiency or high-pressure irrigation systems to high efficiency, low pressure irrigation systems.
- Installing low pressure, high efficiency sprinklers, fertigation equipment, and Variable Rate irrigation equipment.
- Converting pumps to electric, wind, or solar power and installing low-pressure pump replacements.
- Installing flow monitors, water metres, moisture sensors, telemetry, and speed control systems.
- Improving irrigation pump intake systems and protecting the water source.
Documents Needed
- Download the Irrigation Efficiency Program Rebate Application Form
- Copies of invoices
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Primary agricultural producers in Saskatchewan, including individuals, partnerships, co-operatives, and corporations
- First Nation Bands in Saskatchewan
- Ministry-approved irrigation districts in Saskatchewan
Who is not eligible
- Research facilities
- Publicly funded institutions
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of a new low pressure center pivot, low-pressure linear system, or sub-surface irrigation for existing licensed irrigated acres when converting from gravity, or side-wheel irrigation systems.
- Materials and installation for low pressure, high efficiency sprinklers, including low pressure sprinkler nozzles, pressure regulators, pipe/hose extension/carts to provide low clearance, booms for low pressure application, delivery hose/pipe, and filters and emitters for trickle or drip systems.
- Conversion from combustion engine to electric powered pumps, including installation of power, and conversion from electric or combustion engine to wind or solar powered pumps.
- Purchase, modification and installation of fertigation equipment, flow monitors, water metres, soil and plant moisture monitoring equipment, telemetry, and Variable Rate irrigation equipment.
- Improving irrigation pump intake systems with new screens or shoreline modifications to protect the water source, including backflow prevention/check valves, repair of existing pump intake system and erosion control measures.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects (and any expenditures) commencing prior to October 1, 2022.
- Invoices not issued in the applicant's name.
- Purchase and installation of irrigation systems for new irrigation development.
- Drip irrigation systems for orchards and u-pick operations, unless converting from a sprinkler or flood system.
- Costs associated with new irrigation development, including pumps, pipe infrastructure, and water-source expansion costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
How to apply
- Review the Irrigation Efficiency Program details, including eligibility.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit rebate claims as soon as the project is fully constructed and operational for irrigation.
- All invoices must be paid in full before applying for the rebate.
- Download the Irrigation Efficiency Program Rebate Application Form.
- Completed application packages can be submitted by email to agprograms@gov.sk.ca or mailed to the Ministry of Agriculture, Programs Branch in Regina.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are encouraged to submit rebate claims as soon as the project is fully constructed and operational for irrigation.
- All invoices must be paid in full before applying for the rebate.
- No interim payments will be made.
- Completed application packages can be submitted by email to agprograms@gov.sk.ca or mail to the Ministry of Agriculture, Programs Branch in Regina.
Additional information
- Application intake under the Irrigation Efficiency Program is now closed.
- New entrants may be eligible if they can provide proof of meeting the gross farm income threshold within the five-year term of Sustainable CAP.
- First Nation producers may contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre or BASIS specialists for questions about eligibility.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program Program
What is the Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program?
The Irrigation Efficiency Program supports improved energy and water efficiencies in irrigation systems in Saskatchewan for eligible applicants. It provides a rebate for converting low efficiency or high-pressure irrigation systems to high efficiency, low pressure irrigation systems.
How much funding can be received?
Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program Funds up to 30.000002% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is March 31, 2028. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program program?
To be eligible for the Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program program, you must:
Primary agricultural producers in Saskatchewan
First Nation Bands in Saskatchewan
Approved irrigation districts in Saskatchewan
What expenses are eligible under Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program?
Converting low efficiency or high-pressure irrigation systems to high efficiency, low pressure irrigation systems.
Installing low pressure, high efficiency sprinklers, fertigation equipment, and Variable Rate irrigation equipment.
Converting pumps to electric, wind, or solar power and installing low-pressure pump replacements.
Installing flow monitors, water metres, moisture sensors, telemetry, and speed control systems.
Improving irrigation pump intake systems and protecting the water source.
Who can I contact for more information about the Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at agprograms@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 1-866-457-2377.
Where is the Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program available?
The Irrigation Program — Irrigation Efficiency Program program is available the province of Saskatchewan.