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Clean Water Program Grants
The Clean Water Program is SNC's top priority. This is our best tool for improving water quality across the watershed. If you live in the South Nation River Watershed, which comprises parts of: the United Counties of Prescott-Russell, Leeds-Grenville, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, you may be eligible for water quality improvement grants.
Since 1993, more than 631 projects valued at $10.1 million have been made possible by over $2 million in grants from the Clean Water Program. The Clean Water Committee is actively seeking more partnerships to contribute to this important program.
Who can apply?
Urban and rural residents, agricultural landowners, community groups, and businesses
Projects must be located in the South Nation Watershed (projects within the City of Ottawa are directed to the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grant Program)
Field representatives...
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Visit your site
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Explain grants and guidelines
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Assist you with the application
You agree to...
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Apply prior to starting work on the project
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Obtain all necessary permits or approvals
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Maintain the project in the future
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Use best management practices
What costs are eligible?
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Equipment rental
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Materials
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Contract labour and construction costs
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Permits or approvals
Call 1-877-984-2948 Ext. 238 for Water Quality grants and Committee meeting dates.
Due to limited grant funding, SNC will have only one review date for applications in 2011. Applications must be received by July 7, 2011 for review at the Committee's July 25th meeting.
Program grant rates and guidelines are subject to change without notice. 2011 grant rates:
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Eligible Projects
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Grant Rate
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Grant Maximum
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Manure Storages
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Up to 50%
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Up to $10,000
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Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment/Disposal
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Up to 50%
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Up to $10,000
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Milkhouse Wastewater Treatment/Disposal
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Up to 50%
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Up to $5,000
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Clean Water Diversion/Barnyard Runoff Control
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Up to 50%
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Up to $5,000
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Livestock Access Restriction to Waterway:
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labour contracted out
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labour by applicant
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Up to 75%
Up to 100%
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Up to $5,000
Up to $5,000
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Buffer Strips*
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Up to 50%
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Up to $5,000
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Stream Bank Erosion Control
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Up to 50%
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Up to $5,000
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Educational Initiatives
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Up to 50%
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Up to $5,000
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Fertilizer, Chemical and Fuel Storage/Handling
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Up to 50%
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Up to $1,000
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Septic System Upgrade/Replacement
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Up to 50%
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Up to $1,000
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Nutrient Management Plans
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Up to 50%
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Up to $500
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Controlled Tile Drainage Structures |
Up to 50% |
Up to $1,000 |
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Well Decommissioning
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Up to 100%
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Up to $1000
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*Buffer projects may be eligiible for a performance incentive grant of $150/acre per year, maximum 10 acres.
Other types of projects will be considered on a case by case basis. Program grant rates and guidelines are subject to change without notice.
In addition to program funding provided by the South Nation Conservation's municipal levies and the Total Phosphorus Management Program the following partners have also contributed to the Clean Water Program:
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