Saskatchewan – Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program (RALP)

• A detailed site diagram is required for Livestock Water Protection BMP applications.
• A Ministry of Agriculture approved extensive wintering site plan is required for Extensive Wintering Site Management BMP applications.
• Applicants must submit an integrated weed management or brush management plan and targeted grazing plan for Targeted Grazing BMP applications.

Who is eligible?

• Saskatchewan agricultural producers, including individuals, partnerships and corporations.
• First Nation Bands in the Province of Saskatchewan.
• Crown Land Pasture Associations in Saskatchewan.

Who is not eligible

• Research facilities.
• Publicly funded institutions.

Eligible expenses

• Runoff control works, earthwork, grass seed, well head protection, and tree planting costs for Livestock Water Protection BMP.
• Reverse osmosis systems, water treatment technologies, water storage tanks, engineering, consulting, and fencing for Sulphate Water Treatment BMP.
• Grazing service fees, contracted small ruminant grazing services, fencing, and plan preparation costs for Targeted Grazing BMP.
• Materials for relocating or purchasing comparable infrastructure, fencing, windbreaks, water infrastructure, earthwork, and related site improvements for Extensive Wintering Site Management BMP.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Livestock Water Protection BMP excludes dugout or household lagoon construction, field drainage, cement, roller compacted concrete, and maintenance costs related to tree planting.
• Sulphate Water Treatment BMP excludes maintenance of water treatment systems, costs associated with expanding production capacity, leased equipment, and development of a new water source.
• Targeted Grazing BMP excludes the cost of herbicide treatment, control of prohibited weed infestations, livestock purchases, and fencing not associated with approved noxious weed management.
• Extensive Wintering Site Management BMP excludes transportation or land application of manure, water treatment systems, development of a new water source, portable windbreaks and feedbunks as stand-alone expenses, and permanent shelters.

Eligible geographic areas

• Province of Saskatchewan

• Work with the local Ministry of Agriculture agri-environmental specialist or local Ministry of Agriculture office to have the project pre-approved, where required.
• Submit pre-approval applications by April 30, 2027 for Intensive Livestock Management BMPs and by September 30, 2027 for all other Beneficial Management Practices that require pre-approval.
• Submit rebate or claim applications by February 1, 2028.
• For some BMPs, applicants must complete additional forms or diagrams such as a site diagram, approved site plan, or weed or brush management plan.

• Projects must be pre-approved through a local Ministry of Agriculture agri-environmental specialist or office, depending on the BMP.
• Some projects may require pre- or post-implementation site inspections, water tests, or a final inspection to confirm the work.
• For environmentally sensitive areas, additional screening and possible improvement authorization may be required.
• For funded claims, program administration may conduct a site inspection to verify information in the application or claim form.

• Program deadlines have changed: pre-approval applications for Intensive Livestock Management Beneficial Management Practices are due by April 30, 2027, and by September 30, 2027 for all other Beneficial Management Practices.
• All projects must be completed by February 1, 2028.
• Claims for rebate must be received by February 1, 2028.