Water Program

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.

Grant Deadline

Deadline not available

Funding Amount

$30,000

Type of Grant

Grant

Sectors

Agriculture

Demographics

Incorporation

For Profit

Perks

Region Restriction

This grant is restricted to whole of Canada

Keywords

Age Restriction

This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100

Eligibility and Requirements

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

Eligible applicants

On-Farm Irrigation Stream: an applicant must be a primary producer operating in Alberta that:

• is responsible for input costs or agricultural crops or livestock producing at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually
• does not include a landlord whose only interest in the crop or livestock is that of ownership of the land
• owns an irrigated agricultural operation in Alberta
• has not been previously approved for payment from the program for the same project type for the parcel described in the application

On-Farm Water Supply Stream: an applicant must be a primary producer that:

• is responsible for input costs or agricultural crops or livestock producing at least $25,000 worth of farm commodities annually, but does not include a landlord whose only interest in the crop or livestock is that of ownership of the land
• is liable to pay Alberta income tax or corporate tax (or claim losses) on income from the production of farm commodities under the Income Tax Act (Canada) or the Alberta Corporate Tax Act

Indigenous applicants

The province is committed to supporting the success of Indigenous businesses in the agriculture and food sector. We understand that Indigenous businesses may have distinct characteristics reflective of regulatory, operational, cultural, and other factors affecting their business history and operation. We aim for flexibility in our programs. If you are interested in applying for the program but have questions about the application process or eligibility requirements, contact program staff at:

• On-Farm Irrigation Stream: irrigationefficiency@gov.ab.ca
• On-Farm Water Supply Stream: farmwatersupply@gov.ab.ca

Eligible activities

See the On-Farm Irrigation Stream Funding List and the On-Farm Water Supply Stream Funding List in the ‘Funding’ section above.

Grant Application website

https://www.alberta.ca/water-program.aspx

Contact

On-Farm Irrigation Stream

Phone: 403-381-5532

Email: irrigationefficiency@gov.ab.ca

On-Farm Water Stream

Toll free: 310-FARM (3276) (in Alberta)

Phone: 403-742-7901 (outside Alberta)

Email: farmwatersupply@gov.ab.ca