Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

October 2009

Programs and Services

Manitoba Sustainable Agriculture Practices Program (MSAPP)

PURPOSE
Sustainable agriculture is a provincial priority and this program is designed to:

• help meet the provincial climate change goals and move to a low-carbon, greener economy
• provide environmental, social and economic benefits, including improved soil and water quality
• help farmers adopt best management practices and meet greenhouse gas reduction targets
• help the province benefit from improved water quality, reduced production costs and increased rural economic development
• help farms and rural communities adapt to climate changes (ex: extreme weather, droughts and pests)

Combined with the Environmental Farm Action Program, this program will improve producers’ stewardship of the land, water, air and biodiversity resources and local and global confidence in the safety and environmental sustainability of Manitoba-grown food products.

WHO QUALIFIES
Eligible applicants include individuals, partnerships and operations incorporated under federal, provincial or territorial laws. Applicants must own, rent, lease, manage or control agricultural land used to produce agricultural products. Applicants must have completed an Environmental Farm Plan, or an Equivalent Agri-Environmental Plan, and have a valid Statement of Completion.

ELIGIBLE COSTS
MSAPP is managed by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) through the Agri-Environment Knowledge Centre.

Project funding for this program is cost-shared with the applicants. The maximum funding for a project will:
1. be based on a pre-determined cost-sharing formula
2. not exceed the maximum contribution amount allowable for a particular best management practice listed in the Beneficial Management Practice Descriptions document for Manitoba

Note: When projects are completed, applicants must provide the Growing Forward Administration (GFA) with statements and invoices. These must include details of eligible costs, broken down by in-kind contributions that have been approved by GFA, its representative or its agent. Payment will be issued up on receipt of eligible invoices and/or proof of purchase. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is not an eligible cost.

Application Forms

Program Terms and Conditions

Program Application Guidelines

Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs)

Premises ID Application Guidelines

Project Proposal Rating Guide

Please visit your local Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Growing Opportunities Office for more information.

CONTACT
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Growing Opportunities Office; or call Manitoba Government Inquiry at 1-866-626-4862 for the GO Office nearest you.