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Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP)
Funding for rural water quality projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Financial assistance is available for rural water quality projects in Wellington County. It supports selected best management practices such as tree planting, fencing, erosion control, manure storage, well abandonment, and other water-protection measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of best management practices to improve and protect ground and surface water quality.
- Water quality protection projects on rural land and farms.
- Voluntary stewardship projects for soil and water conservation.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farmers.
- Qualified landowners in Wellington County.
- Rural landowners in Wellington County.
Eligible expenses
- Costs for approved water quality best management practices.
- Materials and work for eligible on-farm projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Wellington County.
Selection criteria
- Project potential to improve and protect water quality.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact program staff
- Reach out to your local Conservation Authority or Rural Water Quality Program staff.
- Request help with your project planning and application.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Work with staff to develop your project.
- Complete the application process with guidance from program staff.
- Step 3: Review and approval
- Your project is evaluated by a local review committee.
- Wait for approval before starting any work.
- Step 4: Complete the project and receive payment
- Carry out the approved work.
- Staff inspect the completed project.
- Receive payment after completion and inspection.
Processing and Agreement
- Staff help plan the project and guide the application.
- A local review committee evaluates the project’s water quality benefits.
- Approval is required before work can begin.
- Payment is made after completion and staff inspection.
Additional information
- Some projects may be combined with other funding programs.
- Recently completed projects may still be eligible in some cases.
- A licensed well contractor is required for approved well upgrade or decommission work.
- Program guidelines and application forms are available through Conservation Authority staff.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP) Program
What is the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP)?
Financial assistance is available for rural water quality projects in Wellington County. It supports selected best management practices such as tree planting, fencing, erosion control, manure storage, well abandonment, and other water-protection measures.
How much funding can be received?
Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP) program?
To be eligible for the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP) program, you must:
Qualified landowners in Wellington County.
Environmental Farm Plan required.
Project improves water quality.
What expenses are eligible under Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP)?
Implementation of best management practices to improve and protect ground and surface water quality.
Water quality protection projects on rural land and farms.
Voluntary stewardship projects for soil and water conservation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP)?
You can contact Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) by email at ruralwater@grandriver.ca or by phone at 519-621-2763 ext. 2279.
Where is the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP) available?
The Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Wellington Rural Water Quality Program (WRWQP) is a Other Support