Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) | Water Program - On-Farm Irrigation Stream & On-Farm Water Supply Stream
“Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP)”
$15,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
Overview
The Water Program supports agricultural water management by helping primary producers adopt agriculture water better management practices and priority actions. This supports better management of risks to water quality and supplies, adaptation to climate variability and the efficient use of water resources.
An applicant may apply to one or both of the program streams:
- On-Farm Irrigation Stream
- On-Farm Water Supply Stream
For dugouts, dams and spring developments under the On-Farm Water Supply Stream, applicants must speak to an Agriculture and Irrigation Water Specialist and receive an approved Construction Sheet prior to planning and construction. This will confirm the proposed project meets legislative and program requirements. Call 310-FARM to speak to an Agriculture and Irrigation Water Specialist.
Some projects will require proof of application for water licence (or amendment) from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. For more information, see:
- Alberta Water Act: Facts at Your Fingertips
- Digital Regulatory Assurance System (DRAS) is the online site where you can apply for approvals and licences
Funding
- There is limited funding in the program. Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis, will be assessed against program eligibility criteria and are subject to program funding constraints.
- Submission of a completed application does not guarantee that the applicant will receive payment under this program.
Maximums
On-Farm Irrigation Stream projects: See the On-Farm Irrigation Stream Funding List (PDF, 479 KB) for project specifics. Each applicant is eligible for a maximum $30,000 funding per fiscal year of the program:
- on-farm irrigation system purchases – 25% eligible expenses (up to $15,000 per parcel)
- on-farm irrigation system upgrades – 25% eligible expenses (up to $5,000 per parcel)
On-Farm Water Supply Stream projects: see the On-Farm Water Supply Stream Funding List (PDF, 620 KB) for project specific maximums. Note: if all of the project maximums are reached, there is an On-Farm Water Supply Stream maximum of $35,000 per applicant for the period April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028.
Cost shares
On-Farm Irrigation Stream projects: 25% grant and 75% applicant for eligible expenses, up to maximums described above.
On-Farm Water Supply Stream projects:
- Standard incentive projects: up to 25% for eligible expenses
- Special incentives (project specific) – varied
For more information on activities and funding:
- On-Farm Irrigation Stream Funding List (PDF, 479 KB)
- On-Farm Water Supply Stream Funding List (PDF, 620 KB)
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