Saskatchewan – Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program (RALP)

• Be a Saskatchewan agricultural producer (individual, partnership or corporation).
• Demonstrate a minimum of $50,000 in gross farm income in Saskatchewan in the application year or previous year, or qualify as a new entrant under program rules.
• Individual applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• First Nation Bands and Crown Land Pasture Associations in Saskatchewan may apply for specified BMPs.
• Hold a Saskatchewan Premises Identification (PID) number if operating premises where livestock or poultry are kept or managed.

Who is eligible?

• Individual farm operators in Saskatchewan.
• Agricultural partnerships and farm corporations in Saskatchewan.
• First Nation Bands engaged in agricultural production in Saskatchewan.
• Crown Land Pasture Associations in Saskatchewan (for specified BMPs).

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Projects and invoices dated prior to April 1, 2023, or not issued in the applicant’s name.
• In-kind freight, mileage, materials, labour or payments, and materials from the applicant’s inventory.
• Fabricated or self-made equipment and materials, leased or used equipment, or items purchased at auction.
• Regular replacement, repair or maintenance expenses, and purchase of land, property or easements.
• Financing charges, interest, legal fees, taxes, application support fees, duplicated costs funded by other programs, and permanent shelters.

Eligible geographic areas

• Province of Saskatchewan

• Step 1: Review Program Requirements
  • Confirm you meet applicant eligibility, income thresholds and Premises Identification requirements.
  • Review the Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment before beginning any project.
  • Check specific BMP guidelines, including whether pre-approval or rebate application applies.
• Step 2: Obtain Necessary Approvals
  • Secure written authorization from the landowner if the project is on land you do not own.
  • Obtain required regulatory permits, such as an Aquatic Habitat Protection Permit where applicable.
  • Verify any additional approvals needed for environmentally sensitive areas (e.g., WHPA, CCE, critical habitat).
• Step 3: Submit Pre-Approval Application (if required)
  • Complete the RALP Pre-Approval Application for BMPs that require pre-approval.
  • Ensure the pre-approval application is submitted by December 31, 2027.
• Step 4: Implement Project
  • Start the project on or after April 1, 2023, only after meeting pre-approval or rebate requirements.
  • Complete the project within 18 months of project approval or by March 31, 2028, whichever is earlier.
• Step 5: Apply for Rebate or Submit Claim
  • For rebate BMPs, work with a local agri-environmental specialist to complete the rebate application and any required checklists or templates.
  • Complete and submit the appropriate rebate application or claim form with supporting invoices.
  • Submit applications and claim forms by email to agprograms@gov.sk.ca or by mail to the Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program, Ministry of Agriculture, Programs Branch in Regina.

• Program payments are subject to a minimum rebate of $250 and a minimum claim of $500.
• Separate applications are required for each eligible project under different BMPs.
• Pre-approval applications must be received by December 31, 2027, and all projects completed by March 31, 2028.
• Participation may limit access to future federal offset credit payments for the same activities, if protocols become available.