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SARM — Gopher Control Program

Cost-shared support for gopher control efforts

Offered by
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM)
Official source: sarm.ca

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Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Rural municipalities
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Overview

The Gopher Control Program supports rural municipalities, First Nations, producers, and ratepayers south of the Northern Administrative District with cost-shared funding for gopher control. Eligible costs include registered gopher control products, raptor platforms, and nest boxes used near gopher colonies, with invoices and required licences needed for restricted-use products.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

Gopher Control Program application instructions updated

The Gopher Control Program now tells applicants to check back for registered product options, and the Program Guidelines link is no longer listed in the tools section.

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The Gopher Control Program page now says to check back for a list of registered gopher control products once available, instead of sending applicants to the Health Canada product search link. The tools section also no longer links to the Program Guidelines PDF; the Claim Form remains listed.

Official source: sarm.ca
October 4, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Rural municipalities
  • First Nations
  • Producers
  • Ratepayers
  • Other stakeholders with costs to control ground squirrels and Northern pocket gopher populations, through rural municipalities or First Nations

Who is not eligible

  • Urban municipalities

Eligible expenses

  • Registered gopher control product expenses
  • Materials for raptor platforms and nest boxes installed in the program year

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Strychnine
  • GST and PST

Eligible geographic areas

  • South of the Northern Administrative District

Activities funded

  • Gopher control and pest management using registered control products
  • Use of rodenticides as part of pest management practices
  • Installation of raptor platforms and nest boxes near gopher colonies

How to apply

  • Stakeholders claiming through a rural municipality or First Nation office must complete and sign the claim forms and submit them to that office before the deadline.
  • Rural municipalities and First Nations must submit the claim form and supporting documents by email to Annette Ellert, Agriculture Program Administrator.

Documents Needed

  • Claim form
  • Invoices for all expenses claimed
  • Copy of the required Pesticide Applicator Licence for restricted-use products
  • Legal land descriptions or GPS coordinates to three digits for each agricultural location where a raptor platform or nest box is installed

Processing and Agreement

  • The Administrator or Land Manager completes the Part 4 RM or First Nation Certification and forwards completed claims to SARM.
  • Eligible rebate payments flow back through the RM or First Nation office they were claimed through.
  • Rebates are determined once all claims are received by SARM after the claim deadline.
  • Verification of program requirements may be requested, random audits may be conducted, and specific reporting measures may be requested.
  • Records related to the program must be retained until March 31, 2034.

Contacts

aellert@sarm.ca
306-761-3744

Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SARM — Gopher Control Program Program

What is the SARM — Gopher Control Program?

The Gopher Control Program supports rural municipalities, First Nations, producers, and ratepayers south of the Northern Administrative District with cost-shared funding for gopher control. Eligible costs include registered gopher control products, raptor platforms, and nest boxes used near gopher colonies, with invoices and required licences needed for restricted-use products.

How much funding can be received?

SARM — Gopher Control Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the SARM — Gopher Control Program program?

To be eligible for the SARM — Gopher Control Program program, you must: The project must be part of gopher control under the 2026-27 program. The work must follow the program’s minimum level of service and take place south of the Northern Administrative District.

What expenses are eligible under SARM — Gopher Control Program?

Registered gopher control product expenses Materials for raptor platforms and nest boxes installed in the program year

Who can I contact for more information about the SARM — Gopher Control Program?

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 SARM — Gopher Control Program available?

The SARM — Gopher Control Program program is available across Canada.

Is the SARM — Gopher Control Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SARM — Gopher Control Program is a Grant and Funding