Irrigation Development Program
$500,000
Grant
Description:
The Irrigation Development Program supports infrastructure development to increase irrigation capacity by creating a secure water supply to irrigable land parcels.
The Irrigation Development funding is available for the creation of a secure water supply to irrigable land parcels and to increase irrigation capacity by a minimum of 10 acres. Funding supports developing infrastructure at the water source and distribution pipeline to the pivot point but does not include on-farm infrastructure such as pivots.
Comments on Funding:
Eligible applicants who complete projects for Irrigation Development can receive the lesser of 67 per cent of eligible costs or $1,675 per irrigable acre developed to a maximum program payment of $500,000 over the five-year program term of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The deadline for submitting applications for pre-approval is December 31, 2027, for projects to be completed by March 31, 2028.
Continuous Intake until December 31, 2027
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be primary agricultural producers (individual, partnership, co-operative or corporation) who can demonstrate a minimum $50,000 of gross farm income in Saskatchewan in the year of application or the year prior to the application;
2. be individuals, at least 18 years of age;
3. be First Nation Bands in the Province of Saskatchewan; or
4. be Irrigation districts (within the meaning of The Irrigation Act, 2019) in Saskatchewan that are approved by the ministry.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. review the Irrigation Development Program details including eligibility;
2. apply early and submit their claims as soon as their projects are completed.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. The claim form along with all invoices and proof of payment to the program.
Note: Submit copies of paid invoices as originals will not be returned.
Other Things to Note:
1. This program is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
2. The deadline for submitting applications for pre-approval is December 31, 2027, for projects to be completed by March 31, 2028.
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