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Rural Water Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available to qualified landowners to share the cost of selected projects that improve and protect water quality. Cost-share rates are available from 50% to 100% for a variety of eligible projects, which include:

  • livestock fencing
  • tree planting
  • manure storage
  • well decommissioning
  • erosion control
  • cover crop
  • innovative technologies

The benefits of improved water quality include a safe secure water supply, a healthy aquatic ecosystem, increased recreational opportunities, sustainable agricultural operations and a vibrant economy.

Project eligibility

To be eligible for the Rural Water Quality program, the project must:

  • be located in the County of Brant
  • protect and improve surface or groundwater quality
  • have an Environmental Farm Plan by the time of grant payment (exception would be if the project is a non-farm well decommissioning project)

The following costs are generally eligible for grant assistance:

  • purchased materials and supplies
  • professional fees
  • fees for design
  • construction and supervision

New operations, buildings, additions to homes or buildings to increase herd capacity are not eligible for the program.

Applying for the program

To apply to the Rural Water Quality program, please contact your local Conservation Authority.

  • Grand River Conservation Authority
    519.621.2761 or toll-free 1.866.900.4722
  • Long Point Region Conservation Authority
    519.842.4242 or toll-free 1.888.231.5408

Any applicant who proceeds with a project before it has been approved by the Rural Water Quality Program Review Committee has no assurance that financial assistance will be provided.

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