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Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (delivered provincially)
Maximum Funding
30-100% of eligible costs
Active — accepting pre-approval applications for select beneficial management...
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Co-Funding
100%
Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) provides up to 30-100% of eligible costs; $2,000-$400,000 per applicant (province-specific caps). Cost-share funding for farmers adopting beneficial management practices (BMPs) that improve climate resilience, sequester carbon, and protect water quality. Active — accepting pre-approval applications for select beneficial management practices (application deadlines revised). Confirm current BMP windows on saskatchewan.ca..
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Program Description

Cost-share funding for farmers adopting beneficial management practices (BMPs) that improve climate resilience, sequester carbon, and protect water quality. Covers 30-100% of costs for establishing grasslands, reducing tillage, planting trees, water retention, wetland management. $250M over 2023-2028 under Sustainable CAP, delivered through provincial agricultural ministries.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Primary agricultural producers on Canadian agricultural land
  • Must meet province-specific minimum gross farm income thresholds
  • Must have or obtain Environmental Farm Plan (EFP)
  • Pre-approval required before starting most projects
  • First Nations, grazing associations, community pasture operators eligible for select BMPs
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Funding Details

Amount
30-100% of eligible costs; $2,000-$400,000 per applicant (province-specific caps)
Type
Grant
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Active — accepting pre-approval applications for select beneficial management practices (application deadlines revised). Confirm current BMP windows on saskatchewan.ca.

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Application Steps

1 Obtain Environmental Farm Plan Complete or update your Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) through your provincial agriculture ministry or soil and crop association. This is a prerequisite for all RALP applications and can take several weeks.

Required Documents 6

Pre-Approval Application (province-specific)
Environmental Farm Plan certificate

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Can sole proprietors apply?
Yes, sole proprietors qualify if they meet provincial income thresholds and have an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP). Pre-approval required before starting work.
What's the typical award size?
Typical awards: $5,000-$50,000. Larger operations can get up to $150K-$400K for comprehensive projects like wetland restoration (90-100% coverage).
When are decisions made?
Decisions made within 4-6 weeks of application submission during active provincial intake windows. Apply early in the window — Alberta often exhausts funds quickly.
Why do applications fail?
Most rejections: starting work before pre-approval, missing income threshold, or no EFP. Alberta applicants often miss intake dates — apply opening day.
Do I need matching funds?
No matching required. RALP covers 30-100% of costs for eligible BMPs, with highest coverage (90-100%) for wetland restoration and native seeding.

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