Project Guidelines and Application

Erosion Control Structures

The goal of this project category was to reduce sediment loss from fields by controlling erosion.聽

Rates

  • 70% of eligible project costs
  • Maximum Payment: $8,000

Funding can be stacked with other funding programs up to 100%, if the other program allows for stacking.

(Applicants must inform UTRCA of additional funding)

Requirements

  • Field(s) must be in the Upper Thames watershed
  • To be eligible for cost-share funding, projects must be completed and invoices must be dated between April1, 2025 – February 28, 2028
  • Projects must be constructed to the standards specified in the OMAFA Soil Erosion Manual. Project must be designed and constructed by a qualified erosion control contractor (UTRCA can assist with the design). For more information, visit

Eligible Projects

  • Water and Sediment Control Basins
  • Grass Waterways
  • Terraces
  • Rock Chutes
  • Drop Structures
  • Low Level Stream Crossing for livestock and equipment
  • Streambank Stabilization

Eligible Costs

  • Professional services and consulting fees
  • Contracted labour costs
  • Purchase of materials for eligible projects

Ineligible Costs

  • Labour and machinery use of applicant, family dependents, and the applicant鈥檚 business
  • Permits and fees
  • Project must not be a legislative or legal requirement
  • New tile drainage that is not part of the project
  • Costs associated with developing engineer reports for municipal drainage projects
  • Invoices not issued in the applications name or farm business
  • Grant will not be paid on HST if the applicant is entitled to a HST rebate

General Comments

  • Project must be approved by UTRCA prior to completion to receive funding
  • Projects must be constructed to the standards specified in the OMAFA Soil Erosion Manual. Project must be designed and constructed by a qualified erosion control contractor (UTRCA can assist with the design). For more information, visit
  • Design by professional engineers may be advisable on complex and/or large projects. Supervision of construction is not mandatory, yet may be specified as required by program representatives on large and/or complex projects
  • Preference will be given to applications that demonstrate conservation tillage and cover crop use
  • Projects must obtain approval from appropriate agencies prior to construction. Any work done on municipal drains requires prior approval from the municipality
  • All collected water must be taken to a sufficient and legal outlet
  • Conservation Authority staff should complete final inspection and ensure the project meets the requirements for funding

Application and Review Process

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Submit your application

UTRCA will visit site and assist with the project design

Complete your project

UTRCA will review and perform a final inspection

Submit an expense claim with proof of payment (e-transfer, bank statement,etc)

Payment will be issued

Contact

Chris Van Esbroeck, Agricultural Stewardship Specialist

[email protected]

519-451-2800 ext. 272