Climate Change and Environment

Grasslands and Grazing Management

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Accepting applications until 11:59 p.m. on November 6, 2025.

Program guidelines have been revised for this intake. Please review carefully to ensure eligibility before applying.
 

The purpose of the Grasslands and Grazing Management BMP is for the implementation of practices that will result in increased environmental benefits, such as:

  • Improved soil and water quality
  • Increased productivity and economic gains
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
  • Reduced stream-bank degradation
  • Improved nutrient and water retention
  • Improved biodiversity and wildlife habitat

Intake Information

  • The intake for this program is currently open; funding requests will be accepted from October 9, 2025, to 11:59 p.m. on November 6, 2025.
  • Applications must be received by November 6, 2025, to be considered for funding. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

Eligible Applicants:

Program is open to Manitoba Watershed Districts only

Eligible Activities

  • Rotational grazing infrastructure including permanent and temporary cross fencing, and offsite watering for:
    • Tame pasture
    • Native grasslands
  • Convert marginal and high-risk annual cropland to permanent grassland (includes establishment of native or tame forages)
  • Increasing the use of alfalfa or other locally-adapted and persistent nitrogen fixing perennial legumes in pasture and hay
  • Avoided conversion and maintenance of natural features on critical and/or at-risk grasslands

Please refer to the program guide for details on eligible and ineligible expenses.

Project Timeline

  • All projects shall start on April 1, 2026 or later.
  • Project activities must be completed, and all reports must be submitted on or before September 30, 2027.

Cost Share Funding

Watershed Districts can be reimbursed for up to 100 per cent of total approved eligible costs.

  • There is a $100,000 maximum funding cap per application worksheet.

Additional Information and Documents

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Terms and Conditions Program Guide Applicant Information Form Application Worksheet Budget Worksheet Sample Agreement