Irrigation Efficiency Program
$50,000
Rebate
Description:
The Irrigation Efficiency Program supports improved energy and water efficiencies in irrigation systems. The program provides eligible applicants who meet program criteria, with a rebate for converting low efficiency or high-pressure irrigation systems to high efficiency, low pressure irrigation systems.
Comments on Funding:
1. Each eligible applicant can receive up to 30% of eligible costs, to a maximum program payment of $50,000 over the five-year program term of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028.
2. Program payments are subject to a minimum rebate of $250. The minimum claim amount is $500.
March 31, 2028
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be primary agricultural producers (individual, partnership, co-operative or corporation) who can demonstrate a minimum of $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 new entrants that are confident they will be able to provide proof of meeting the gross farm income threshold within the five-year term of Sustainable CAP;
4. be First Nation Bands in the Province of Saskatchewan;
5. be Irrigation districts (within the meaning of The Irrigation Act, 2019) in Saskatchewan that is approved by the ministry.
Application Steps:
Applicants are:
1.Encouraged to submit rebate claims as soon as the equipment is fully installed and operational. All invoices must be paid in full before applying for the rebate.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit Copies of invoices.
Other Things to Note:
1. The deadline for submitting applications for rebate is March 15, 2028.
2. Purpose:
a) Purchase and installation of a new low pressure center pivot, low-pressure linear system, or sub-surface irrigation for existing licensed irrigated acres when converting from gravity, or side-wheel irrigation systems.
b) Conversion from combustion engine to electric powered pumps (including installation of power).
c) Conversion from electric or combustion engine to wind or solar powered pumps.
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