Agriculture Water Infrastructure
The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP) aims to increase adoption of efficient irrigation infrastructure and improve agricultural water supply and management in British Columbia.
Through this program, the Government of BC seeks to see improvements to stream flows, fish populations and an increased and more sustainable food production.
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Program Objectives
The objectives of this program are to:
- Maximize available water for agricultural uses, particularly irrigation and livestock watering, in water-scarce and drought-prone areas that will be increasingly stressed by climate change and will benefit from more efficient infrastructure or storage.
- Increase agricultural production with additional water infrastructure in areas with sufficient water supply or with high potential for farmland expansion.
- Protect agricultural land from flooding with effective drainage and diking infrastructure resulting in improved food production in areas subjected to excess water.
Program Goal
Improve water security in agricultural areas and food security in BC.
Approach
Program Structure
Funding is available through four funding streams.
| Funding Stream | Funding Allocation | Max Funding $ per Project | Cost-Shared Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream 1: Producer Projects | up to $10M | $1M | 50% |
| Stream 2: Community Projects | up to $23M | $2M | 50% |
| Stream 3: Assessments, Engineering Studies or Plans | up to $5M | $200K | 50% |
| Stream 4: Strategic Projects | up to $7.6M | $2M | 50% |
Program Funding Streams
Resources
Funding provided by:
Please note: the Government of BC may, from time to time, give instructions to IAF in relation to the delivery and administration of this program. IAF must and will comply with those instructions.