Agriculture Water Infrastructure

Stream 3: Assessments & Plans

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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Stream 3 Overview

Successful applicants of Stream 3: Assessments, Engineering Studies or Plans will receive cost-shared funding for assessments, engineering studies or plans. This stream will fund assessments, engineering studies, or plans that:

Are required, often by law, before implementing on-ground infrastructure work.
Will enhance the understanding of the operational and developmental limitations to the water supplies in the regions and/or watersheds, which enable applicants to determine the appropriate type and scale of infrastructure required to achieve their project goals.
Will help ensure funding will be allocated to projects that will remain viable, valuable, and resilient into the future under predicted climate change scenarios.

Approach

Stream Structure

Within Stream 3: Assessments, Engineering Studies or Plans, there are eight eligible activities:

Water supply assessments or feasibility studies in key agricultural areas to determine available water supply.
Engineering studies or plans for water purveyors to assess and determine opportunities for upgrades and expansion of existing purveyed water systems.
Dam engineering assessments including redetermination of Consequence Classification.
Dam Emergency Plans.
Dam Safety Reviews.
Other Professional Consultative Services as required under the Dam Safety Regulation (DSR).
Drainage master plans, dike engineering studies or design plans, or any professional consultative services on drainage or dikes to assess and determine opportunities for upgrades or expansion of existing diking and drainage infrastructure.
Facilitation and strategic engagement for communities to support collaborative planning to address agricultural water supply challenges or user conflicts.

More information about Stream 3 Activities is available below.

Funding Details

Activity Number	Minimum Funding Amout	Maximum Funding Amount	Cost-Shared Ratio
Activity 1-7	$20,000	$200,000	50%
Activity 8	No minimum	$100,000	100%

Stacking of funds from other government programs is allowed up to 100% of project costs provided the programs are not delivered by IAF.

What does minimum/maximum funding amount mean?

This is the minimum or maximum amount of funding you may receive. Considering the cost-shared ratio, your total project costs (not including GST, in-kind activities, or any other ineligible items) must be equal to or exceed $40,000 for Activities 1-7. If your total project costs are greater than $400,000, you can still apply but will only be reimbursed a maximum of $200,000.

Please note that for Activity 8, there is no minimum project cost, and the cost-shared ratio is 100% up to $100,000, which is in addition to the cost-shared maximum funding amount for Activities 1 to 7. For example, if an application includes Activities 2 and 8, the maximum funding amount is $300,000.

IMPORTANT: For Activities 1-7: If your project does not meet or exceed the minimum funding amount at the time of reporting/payment, the project is at risk of cancellation (i.e., if the final reimbursement amount is $19,999 or less, the project may be cancelled). If your project is likely to come in under the minimum, IAF strongly encourages you to apply for the Beneficial Management Practices Program: Planning, Technical Assessments, or Engineered Designs instead.

What’s a cost-shared ratio?

The cost-shared ratio is the respective share of (eligible) Total Project Costs contributed by the applicant and the funder. For example, in the case of Activity 1, 50% of the eligible costs would be paid by the applicant, with the remaining 50% paid by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (via IAF) retroactively. For Activity 8, 100% of the costs would be paid by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (via IAF).

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants

To be considered eligible for Stream 3, applicants must be BC-based and must be one of the following*:

Diking District
Indigenous Community
Indigenous Cooperative
Indigenous Corporation
Indigenous Governing Body
Indigenous Organization – For-Profit
Indigenous Organization – Non-Profit
Indigenous Producer – Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Indigenous Producer – Partnership
Indigenous Producer – Sole Proprietorship
Irrigation District or Improvement District
Local Government or Regional District
Non-Profit Organization – Agriculture
Non-Profit Organization – Conservation
Producer – Cooperative
Producer – Corporation
Producer – Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Producer – Partnership
Producer – Sole proprietorship
Water Users’ Community

Individual producers and Indigenous producers who use water for a mix of agricultural and non-agricultural uses are eligible.

Community water supply groups, including Indigenous groups, that provide a combination of irrigation/drainage/diking services to a mix of agricultural and non-agricultural water users are eligible.

Public corporate bodies incorporated or formed under specific provincial legislations which allow them to legally acquire/hold/control property and licenses and conduct works are also eligible.

*Please Note: Activities may have additional eligibility requirements or restrictions.

Ineligible Applicants

These following applicants are not eligible to participate in this stream:

Non-agricultural individuals or groups (including seafood/aquaculture)
Provincial and federal governments
Crown Corporations

Eligible Costs

Consulting services by Qualified Professionals

Ineligible Costs

Construction services
Activities or costs incurred prior to approval (no retroactive approval permitted)
In-kind activities
Activities to support non-agricultural water uses
Activities not directly related to agricultural water uses
Purchase of farm equipment and related accessories or attachments (including tractors, skid steers and trailers)
Activities that are not compliant with federal, provincial or local/municipal regulations
Financial compensation for lost income, production or land or other associated losses due to water shortages, government orders, or other reasons
Activities to remove land from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
Purchase of land or easement
Regular or on-going operating or maintenance activities
Training or educational courses
Financing charges, loan interest payments, bank fees and related charges
Activities currently receiving funding from other funding sources
GST and other taxes/credits reimbursed to applicant
Wells
Water quality treatment
Irrigation systems (new or existing) funded under Beneficial Management Practices (BMP) program, Practice Code 1804

Activities

Activity 1: Water supply assessments of feasibility studies

Water supply assessments of feasibility studies in key agricultural areas to determine available water supply.

In some areas of BC, some streams or aquifers may be fully subscribed for licensing. Identifying streams or aquifers that are not fully subscribed and assessing how much additional water is available may allow increase in water supplied for agriculture.

Some streams, aquifers, or off-stream water storages may be suitable for future storage capacities to support agricultural water use. Identifying potential water storage sources could help alleviate future climate change induced drought.

Environmental flow needs assessments, hydrogeological assessments, or other assessments may be required for water licence applications (whether surface water or groundwater) under the Water Sustainability Act (WSA). These assessments will evaluate, e.g., if the proposed new water use will negatively impact the stream, including water use from a hydraulically connected aquifer. Although completing the assessment does not warrant the issuance of a water licence, use approval, or other permits/approvals, the outcome of the assessment will provide recommendation to the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) for adjudication purposes.

Water supply assessments or feasibility studies:

Address current water supply risk in a region with significant water supply problems that directly affect the viability of current agricultural operations and where it is very difficult to develop reliable water supply sources.
Explore opportunities to provide additional water for agricultural expansion.
Formulate long-term water supply solutions for existing and future agricultural operations within the service area of the water supply system.

Eligible Activities and Expenditures

The required components of the assessments vary depending on individual water licence and approval applications. Please contact FrontCounter BC regional office for specific requirements.

The components of the assessments or studies should include, but are not limited to, the following:

Consideration of new or improved methodology or technology that:
- Promotes water use efficiency.
- Is significant in the development/use of a sustainable water supply, providing long-term solutions/benefits to address the current and/or anticipated water supply risks.
Collection, compilation and in-depth hydrological analysis of existing and new water resource information/data as well as identification of water allocation notations and existing licence demand that will help:
- Assess the severity of the water issues that affect existing agricultural operations;
- Assess current and viable future water supply sources and their points of diversion;
- Determine current and future agricultural water demands;
- Plan future water infrastructure required to support those water demands that are not being met with the current water supply sources; and
- Determine any land easements as required.
A schematic/drawing that identifies:
- Location of water supply options;
- Benefited agricultural areas; and
- Mechanism and infrastructure required to deliver water from water sources to farms.
Demonstration of alternate available options and identification of the best possible or most cost-effective long-term solution, using a cost-benefit analysis, that will not only be beneficial today but also remain viable and valuable in the future under climate change scenarios. The options could include, but are not limited to, the realization of new sources or upgrades of conveyance or water infrastructure.
Consultation to inform and discuss with key stakeholders the scope of the assessment or feasibility study and potential options for water sources.
A detailed plan that includes the technical, regulatory, environmental, financial, construction and project management requirements that would be necessary to execute the development, i.e., future construction.

Activity 2: Engineering studies or plans for water purveyors

Engineering studies or plans for water purveyors to assess and determine opportunities for upgrades and expansion of existing purveyed water systems.

Many purveyed water systems require engineering studies or plans before any efficiency upgrades or expansion can occur.

Many storage systems do not have accurate estimates of how much water is being stored, how much is being used, and when it is being used by different users.

The engineering studies or plans:

Enhance the current water supply system to significantly reduce the water supply constraint/risk for current agricultural producers.
Formulate long-term water supply solutions that will result in the development, expansion and/or diversification of agricultural operations within the existing purveyed water system.

Eligible Activities and Expenditures

The components of the engineering studies or plans should include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collection, compilation and in-depth analysis of existing and future water supply sources, agricultural water demands, and water infrastructure needs.
A schematic/drawing showing the location and extent of the proposed upgrade/expansion, current and future benefitted area, and any technical and construction aspects, e.g., survey of ditch length to be replaced by pipe, diameter of pipeline, location of pumphouse, locations of current and potential service connections, flow measuring devices, river/stream crossings, oil/gas/fibre optics pipeline crossings.
Demonstration of alternate available options and identification of the best possible or most cost-effective long-term solution, using a cost-benefit analysis, that will not only be beneficial today but also remain viable and valuable in the future under climate change scenarios.
Consultation to inform and discuss with key stakeholders the scope of the study or plan for potential upgrade or expansion.
A detailed plan that includes the technical, regulatory, environmental, financial, construction and project management requirements that would be necessary to execute the plan (i.e., future construction).

Activity 3: Dam engineering assessments

Dam engineering assessments including redetermination of Consequence Classification

Classification must follow the province’s Estimating Dam Break Downstream Inundation and Downstream Consequence of Failure Classification Interpretation Guideline.

Dams are assessed for their risk consequence rating and may require upgrades to continue use. The cost of the engineering assessment and a design plan are often a financial barrier to producers.

Eligible Activities and Expenditures

Assessments following the requirements described in:

Plan Submission Requirements for the Construction and Rehabilitation of Small Dams
Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Guidelines and Technical Bulletins
Other industry recognized guidance.

Activity 4: Dam Emergency Plan

Instructions, guides, and templates for preparing a Dam Emergency Plan (DEP) in BC are available in pdf or Microsoft Word. Follow the Dam Emergency Plan Information Sheet, and Emergency Dam Assessment and Immediate Response Action.

Eligible Activities and Expenditures

Dam emergency plan completion.

Activity 5: Dam Safety Review

Agricultural dam owners could use the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Dam Safety Reviews as a sample to select and reach an agreement with a Qualified Professional (QP) to conduct the required Dam Safety Review (DSR) for their dams.

Eligible Activities and Expenditures

To be eligible for reimbursement, the Qualified Professional must:

Follow the Engineer and Geoscientist of British Columbia (EGBC) Professional Practice Guidelines for Legislated Dam Safety Reviews;
Use the Dam Safety Review Check Sheet and Field Review Checklist for Dam Safety Reviews to conduct the DSR; and
Conduct Hazards and Failure Modes Analysis (Introduction, Analysis Procedure, Chart of Global Failure Modes; and Safety Analysis Framework) as part of the DSR.

Activity 6: Other Professional Consultative Services as required under the Dam Safety Regulation (DSR)

Other Professional Consultative Services as required under the Dam Safety Regulation (DSR)

Please visit the Dam Safety Technical Resources website or contact the Dam Safety Program staff for details.

Eligible Activities and Expenditures

May include but are not limited to:

Hydraulic, hydrological, seismic, geological or geotechnical analyses.
Invasive investigations.
Development of an Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) manual.

Activity 7: Drainage Master Plans, Dike Engineering Studies or Design Plans

Activity 7 provides funding for community systems to complete drainage master plans, dike engineering studies or design plans, or any professional consultative services on drainage or dikes to assess and determine opportunities for upgrades or expansion of existing diking and drainage infrastructure.

Please visit the Dike Design and Construction Guidelines website and follow the guidelines which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Dike Design and Construction Guide – Best Management Practices for British Columbia
Sea Dike Guidelines provides guidelines for the design of sea dikes to protect low-lying lands that are exposed to coastal flood hazards arising from their exposure to the sea and to expected sea level rise due to climate change. The guide is for information only and does not represent official BC Government policy.
Seismic Design Guidelines for Dikes provides guidance and information for qualified professionals to consider when conducting seismic designs of high-consequence dikes located in the southwestern part of BC.
Riprap Design and Construction Guide discusses the design and construction of protective works to prevent erosion of river banks and dike slopes from stream flow.
Vegetation Management on Flood Protection Works provides guidelines that present minimum standards for managing vegetation on flood control structures in a manner that protects public and environmental safety.
Seismic Design Information Bulletin for diking authorities and engineers undertaking or planning for the seismic design of dikes, or other industry recognized guidance.
Hydraulic modelling is used to generate flood profiles and flood scenarios. The B.C. Government uses these profiles and scenarios in dike engineering and land use planning.

The provincial dike inspectors may require other professional consultative services or other guidelines to be followed as required under the Dike Maintenance Act or the Drainage, Ditch and Dike Act. Please visit the provincial Dike Management website, and contact the Dike Safety Program staff for details and specific requirements.

The drainage infrastructure should also follow the Agricultural Drainage Criteria to improve regional drainage and hence allow for proper drainage for lowland crops to survive and thrive.

Eligible Participants

Individual producers are ineligible under Activity 7. Eligible applicants under Activity 7 include:

Irrigation District or Improvement District
Local Government or Regional District
Non-Profit Organization – Agriculture
Non-Profit Organization – Conservation
Water Users’ Community
Indigenous Community
Indigenous Governing Body
Indigenous Organization – For-Profit
Indigenous Organization – Non-Profit

Please note: Diking districts and improvement districts are eligible to apply for diking infrastructure engineering studies or design plans under Stream 3 Activity 7 if the scope supports the understanding of flood hazards and the transfer of diking authority to a local government. The diking districts or improvement districts must demonstrate that the local government has been engaged as part of the project. Please refer to the Diking Authorities for New Dikes Policy for details. This note applies only to diking infrastructure projects proposed by diking districts or improvement districts under Stream 3 Activity 7.

Eligible Activities and Expenditures

The components of the dike and drainage design plans or engineering studies may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Pre-design study, and summary of past studies and reports
Field reconnaissance, geotechnical investigation, topographic survey
Analysis of existing infrastructure and improvement options, or new construction
- Hydraulic modelling of system capacity
- Design criteria and methodology
- Environmental issues
- Structural issues
- Design report
- Civil design issues
- Design aspects of operations and maintenance
- Construction plans
- Construction inspection
Consultation and approvals
Project checklist and implementation plan
Cost estimate

Activity 8: Facilitation and strategic engagement for communities

Activity 8 provides funding for:

Facilitation or strategic engagement services to support collaborative community agricultural water supply planning.
Planning processes that focus on identifying solutions to agricultural water supply challenges resulting from historical or persistent low flow conditions and/or existing or potential conflicts between water users within the community.
Projects that support establishing frameworks and/or processes that lead to collaborative dialogue between multiple affected parties within the community, which may include Indigenous communities and a range of agricultural and non-agricultural users.

Documents Required

At least two letters of support from collaborators, which may include (but are not limited to): water managers from the Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship, Indigenous communities, local governments, or local agricultural groups.
A description of the parties that will be involved in or invited to participate in the process. Eligible applicants must demonstrate collaboration with other relevant entities in the focus area or watershed as part of their application.
A summary of relevant studies or plans completed for the focus area or watershed that will inform the proposed project (e.g., agricultural water supply studies, published reports, engineering studies, etc.), if applicable.

Eligible Activities and Expenditures

May include, but are not limited to:

Professional consultative services such as facilitation, project management, strategic planning, conflict resolution, or general assessment of water supply and demand (Note: Activity 8 does not replace Stream 3 Activity 1: Water Supply Assessment or Feasibility Study, which includes detailed technical analysis of water supply and demand.)
Evaluation of the potential impacts of planning and regulatory proposals on agricultural water availability
Costs directly supporting agricultural water planning and/or engagement activities (e.g., venue rental costs, meals/hosting, transportation, honorariums)
Costs for the development of agriculture-focused water planning processes
Identification of options and barriers for the implementation of water planning processes or further needs to support agriculture for water use while addressing environmental flow concerns and conflicts between water users.

Eligible Participants

Individual producers* are ineligible under Activity 8. Eligible applicants under Activity 8 include

Irrigation District or Improvement District
Local Government or Regional District
Non-Profit Organization – Agriculture
Non-Profit Organization – Conservation
Water Users’ Community
Indigenous Community
Indigenous Governing Body
Indigenous Organization – For-Profit
Indigenous Organization – Non-Profit

*Note: If interested applicants are unsure of their eligibility to apply to Activity 8, please contact IAF at awp@iafbc.ca for guidance.

Applying to the Program

Applicants to the Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program – Stream 3 can start their application through the IAF Client Portal on May 30, 2024. Submissions of applications will begin on June 20, 2024, at 9:00 am. Applications will be accepted first-come, first-served on a continual basis until funding is fully committed.

Notice: Applications for Activity 8 will open on July 18th, 2025.

Important Program Dates

May 30, 2024

Applications Open

May 30, 2024

June 20, 2024

Submissions Accepted

June 20, 2024

May 28, 2026

Applications Close

May 28, 2026

Upon approval

Project Start

Upon approval

Maximum of 24 months following the project start date.

Project Completion

Maximum of 24 months following the project start date.

Review and Adjudication

All complete applications to Stream 3 will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served model. Project applications are screened and reviewed by the IAF Team. This review entails:

Organization / applicant eligibility check.
Ensuring application completeness.
A detailed project / budget eligibility check.
Confirmation of alignment with program eligibility.

IAF will complete adjudication within eight to twelve weeks of receipt of complete application submission. IAF will return incomplete applications to applicants via the IAF Client Portal for resubmission with missing information/clarifications requested. Please note that the resubmission date & time is the complete application submission date. If any required documentation is not submitted with the initial application, it will be returned to the applicant requesting missing information and will be given an updated position in the queue based on the new timestamp (time of re-submission).

Applicants will be notified of funding decisions via email and the IAF Client Portal. Applications will be considered until all available funding is committed. All decisions regarding application status are final. All applicants will receive a funding decision email from IAF and can view the status of their application on the IAF Client Portal at any time.

Project Length

Projects receiving funding through Stream 3 of the Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program can begin upon approval and should be completed within 24 months of approval. Projects may carry over between fiscal years.

Notifications & Obligations

Funding Notifications & Contracts

If the project is approved, IAF will inform the applicant of the details of the decision and any associated terms and conditions via email and through the IAF Client Portal. Successful applicants can view their funding decision letter in the IAF Client Portal (as a document attached to the active project).

Funding is application and project-specific and must be used for the approved project and related expenses. Funds are non-transferable.

Project activities requiring financial resources cannot commence until project is approved.

Projects receiving funding through Stream 3: Assessments, Engineering Studies or Plans of the Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program can begin upon approval and must be completed within twenty-four months. All projects must be completed by January 15, 2032. Projects may carry over between fiscal years.

Applicants applying to Stream 3 will be eligible to apply to Streams 1 or 2 for funding upon completion of their project if funding and time remains in the program. Funding limits are set per stream per project. Applicants can apply to multiple streams; however, they will need to apply for each stream separately and can only have a single Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (2024-2032) project per stream underway at once. There is no lifetime maximum funding limit per applicant.

If the project is not approved, the applicant will be notified via email and the IAF Client Portal.

Changes to Contracted Projects

If you are not able to complete your project according to the approved workplan, please inform the IAF Team as soon as possible using the IAF Client Portal.

Funding Details

Payments are made based on actual expenses reported and payments will be made in arrears. Payments will not be initiated by IAF until reporting requirements are satisfactorily met by the client. These requirements may include one or more progress reports or a single final report at the end of a project, based on the amount of funding approved, length of project, and project complexity/risk.

Funding Acknowledgement

This program is funded by the Government of BC, therefore; acknowledgment of funding is required when publicly communicating about a project and/or funding. To ensure appropriate acknowledgments, all communications and marketing materials, including public announcements or social media posts, must be pre-approved by the IAF Communications Team. Materials can be submitted via the IAF Client Portal.

Reporting Requirements

Successful applicants must complete a final report and audit (if applicable) prior to receiving final payment from the program and may be required to submit interim activity and financial reporting. All required reports must be filled out and submitted via the IAF Client Portal to be considered for funding reimbursement. It is important reports are submitted on time and with all required information. Please retain all invoices and receipts, you may be asked to submit some or all receipt/invoices following a review of your report(s) by the IAF Team. Expenses will be reimbursed based on audited receipts, financial report, and the approved project budget. All reporting will be completed via the IAF Client Portal.

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Applications for Stream 3 are closed.

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FAQ

Should I apply under AWP: Stream 3, or under BMP: Planning, Technical Assessments or Engineered Designs?

Whether to apply under AWP or BMP for activities covered by both programs will depend on the proposed project budget.

Under AWP: Stream 3, you are eligible for a minimum funding of $20,000 and a maximum of $200,000 per project. However, the BMP program lets you apply for funding for a maximum of $20,000.

Thus, if your total eligible costs will be below $40,000, considering the cost-share ratio, please apply to BMP instead.

I would like to apply under Stream 3, but my organization uses a bidding process (RFP) that has not been completed. How do I submit expected costs, since I do not have a quote yet?

Organizations that are required to follow a Request for Proposal (RFP) process should submit an official estimate of the predicted costs. This estimate should include a low, medium, and high range, along with the rationale behind these numbers. In the ‘eligible costs’ section of the application, please enter the high-end estimate.

In these instances, IAF will proceed with adjudication, however, any project approval will be conditional until an RFP is complete and a quote is received. Conditional offers/approvals will not receive contracts or be able to incur expenses and/or begin activities in their application until their project has met the conditions of approval.

Please note this does NOT apply to Streams 1 or 2.

For Stream 3, what kind of regular inspections or plans do I need to complete for my dam?

All dam safety and inspection requirements can be found on the Government of BC’s website in the schedule 2 table of the Dam Safety Regulation.

For Stream 3, are we required to submit water licenses?

Water licenses are not a requirement for Stream 3. However, this differs for Streams 1, 2 and 4. Please see the respective stream webpages for further details.

For Stream 3, are Crown and private land eligible?

Private land and Crown lease land are eligible.

For Stream 3, when will payment(s) be received?

IAF provides payments by EFT (direct deposit). To get your EFT information set up to ensure timely delivery of your payment(s), please follow the directions provided here to update your client portal.

Payments are made based on actual expenses reported and payments will be made in arrears. Payments will not be initiated by IAF until reporting requirements are satisfactorily met by the client. These requirements may include one or more progress reports or a single final report at the end of a project, based on the amount of funding approved, length of project, and project complexity/risk.

For Stream 3, what is the cost-shared ratio, and how does it work with funding minimum and maximum amounts?

The cost-shared ratio is the respective share of eligible total project costs (not including GST, in-kind activities, or any other ineligible items) contributed by the applicant and the funder.

For Stream 3 Activities 1 to 7:
– The minimum funding request remains at $20,000.
– Cost-shared ratio remains at 50% up to a maximum funding amount of $200,000.

For Stream 3 Activity 8:
– There is no minimum funding request.
– 100% of the eligible costs would be paid by the funding program up to a maximum of $100,000. The applicant is not required to contribute any project costs.
– The funding cap of $100,000 for Activity 8 is in addition to the funding cap of 50% up to $200,000 for Activities 1 to 7.

For Stream 3, how long can I take to complete my project?

Project end dates are 24 months following project approval. All projects must be complete by January 15, 2032.

For Stream 3, if an applicant already has a project approved for funding under this program, is the applicant allowed to apply for a new project and/or the new Activity 8: Facilitation and Strategic Engagement for Communities?

Applicants can apply for this new project under Stream 3 to include the new Activity 8: Facilitation and Strategic Engagement for Communities.

As of July 18, 2025, applicants can have more than one Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (2024-2032) project in any stream underway at once if their projects have no pre-requisite requirements (e.g., if a Stream 3 project is not a pre-requisite of a Stream 1 project because they are unrelated, the applicant can have a Stream 3 project and a Stream 1 project underway concurrently).

There is no lifetime maximum funding limit per applicant; however, IAF may make discretionary funding decisions based on factors such as the ability of an applicant to complete multiple projects within the program timeframe.

Is Activity 8: Facilitation and Strategic Engagement for Communities the same as Activity 1: Water Supply Assessment or Feasibility Study?

Activity 8: Facilitation and Strategic Engagement for Communities may include a general assessment of water supply and demand. It does not replace Activity 1: Water Supply Assessment or Feasibility Study, which includes a detailed technical analysis of water supply and demand.

Stream 3 Program Guide

Download the Stream 3 Program Guide.

Program Guide

Info Session

IAF hosted a webinar about Stream 3. Watch the recording to find out more about eligible participants, activities, funding amounts and more.

info session

Have an Active Project?

Please visit the program’s Project Resource Hub for more information.

Project Resource Hub

Funding Ack. Requirements

If you would like to publicly share your project you must acknowledge the government funders. Download the requirements for AWP.

AWP Acknowledgement

Have a Question?

If you have any questions about your application, program eligibility, required documents, etc., IAF encourages you to reach out to awp@iafb.ca or call 250-940-6150.

awp@iafbc.ca

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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.