Grant
Provincial
Active
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP), Saskatchewan
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture (Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership)
Maximum Funding
Up to $75,000 (50% rebate)
Rebate applications are due on or before February 1, 2028. Pre-approval appli...
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
50%
Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP), Saskatchewan provides up to Dugout, pipeline and well projects: rebate of 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $75,000 per applicant for all such projects over the five-year Sustainable CAP term (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028). Small dams (pre-approval required): 50% of eligible costs up to $75,000 per applicant, which includes any rebates received for wells, dugouts or pipelines. Connections to non-potable rural water utilities (pre-approval required): 50% up to $75,000 per applicant, including other FRWIP funding, with a maximum payment of $15,000 per approved project for subscription fees and connection costs. Community water developments by rural municipalities and First Nation Bands (pre-approval required): 50% of pre-approved eligible costs up to $150,000. Well decommissioning: 90% of eligible costs up to $10,000 per project, with no limit on the number of projects. Minimum rebate $250; minimum claim $500. Saskatchewan rebates 50% of the eligible cost of developing new farm water sources: wells, dugouts, buried pipelines and small dams. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Rebate applications are due on or before February 1, 2028. Pre-approval applications for small dams and water development projects are due April 30, 2027..
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Program Description
Saskatchewan rebates 50% of the eligible cost of developing new farm water sources: wells, dugouts, buried pipelines and small dams. A producer can claim for more than one project, to a maximum of $75,000 over the Sustainable CAP term (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028), and decommissioning an old well is rebated at 90%, up to $10,000 per project. It is open to primary agricultural producers with at least $50,000 of gross farm income in Saskatchewan, First Nation Bands and Crown land pasture grazing associations; rural municipalities can apply for well decommissioning and community water developments.
Eligibility Requirements
- Primary agricultural producers (individual, partnership, co-operative or corporation) who can demonstrate at least $50,000 of gross farm income in Saskatchewan in the year of application or the year before; individual applicants must be at least 18
- First Nation Bands in Saskatchewan
- Crown Land Pasture Grazing Associations in Saskatchewan
- Rural municipalities in Saskatchewan, for well decommissioning and community water development projects
- New entrants below the $50,000 threshold may be eligible if they can show they will reach it within the Sustainable CAP term; the ministry asks them to call an agriculture programs specialist
- The applicant must demonstrate an agricultural use for the water: crop spraying, livestock watering, intensive horticulture (greenhouse, orchard or market garden) or irrigation
- Producers with livestock or poultry need a Saskatchewan Premises Identification (PID) number
- Related applicants (such as spouses, business partners and operations that are not independent of each other) share one maximum funding cap
- Research facilities and publicly funded institutions are not eligible
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Competition
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First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Dugout, pipeline and well projects: rebate of 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $75,000 per applicant for all such projects over the five-year Sustainable CAP term (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028). Small dams (pre-approval required): 50% of eligible costs up to $75,000 per applicant, which includes any rebates received for wells, dugouts or pipelines. Connections to non-potable rural water utilities (pre-approval required): 50% up to $75,000 per applicant, including other FRWIP funding, with a maximum payment of $15,000 per approved project for subscription fees and connection costs. Community water developments by rural municipalities and First Nation Bands (pre-approval required): 50% of pre-approved eligible costs up to $150,000. Well decommissioning: 90% of eligible costs up to $10,000 per project, with no limit on the number of projects. Minimum rebate $250; minimum claim $500.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Rebate applications are due on or before February 1, 2028. Pre-approval applications for small dams and water development projects are due April 30, 2027.
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Competition
Low
Deadline
Feb 1, 2028
Approval
Varies
Accessibility
4/5
Accessible — straightforward requirements
Competition
2/5
Below average competition
Difficulty
2/5
Easy — minimal documentation
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Insider TipThe rebate is paid only once the project is fully built, operating and paid for, and there are no interim payments, so you carry the whole cost first.
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Rejection Pitfalls 8
- Gross farm income in Saskatchewan below $50,000 and not accepted as a new entrant
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Application Playbook
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4 steps
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Application Steps
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Pick the stream Rebate stream: dugouts, pipelines, wells and well decommissioning. Pre-approval stream: small dams, community water developments and connections to non-potable rural water utilities.
Required Documents 7
✓ FRWIP Rebate Application Form, or the Pre-Approval Application Form for small dams and water development projects
✓ Copies of invoices issued in the applicant's name and paid in full (proof of payment may be requested)
Eligible Expenses 9
Ineligible Expenses 10
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does FRWIP pay for a well, dugout or pipeline?
A rebate of 50% of eligible costs. An applicant can claim more than one project, to a maximum of $75,000 over the Sustainable CAP term from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.
Who can apply?
Primary agricultural producers with at least $50,000 of gross farm income in Saskatchewan in the year of application or the year before, First Nation Bands and Crown Land Pasture Grazing Associations. Rural municipalities can apply for well decommissioning and community water developments.
What is the FRWIP deadline?
Rebate applications are due on or before February 1, 2028. Small dams and water development projects need pre-approval, with applications due April 30, 2027.
Do I need approval before I start?
Not for dugouts, pipelines, wells or well decommissioning, which are claimed after completion. Small dams and water development projects must be pre-approved. Regulatory approvals, such as Water Security Agency licences, must be in place where required.
Is decommissioning an old well covered?
Yes, at 90% of eligible costs to a maximum rebate of $10,000 per project, with no limit on the number of well decommissioning projects during the program term.
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