Irrigation Certification Grants 

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) offers grants to support irrigation professionals within our region who are completing coursework with the Irrigation Industry Association of BC (IIABC). This program lowers financial barriers for irrigation professionals to access recognized IIABC certification and training, while strengthening regional expertise in efficient irrigation practices, water conservation and watershed protection.

Courses Eligible for Grant:

• $150 Grant:
  • Certified Irrigation Technician Level 1 (CIT-1)
  • Certified Irrigation Technician Level 2 (CIT-2)
• $100 Grant:
  • Certified Irrigation Scheduler (CIS)
  • Landscape Drip Design (LDD)
  • Pump Course (PUMP)
  • Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) Landscape - Drip

To read more about IIABC courses, please visit their website.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must reside or own an irrigation business within the RDN.
• Must be a member in good standing with IIABC.
• Each registrant may use one unique coupon code per term. Coupon codes will not work without active IIABC membership.

Applications:

To apply for an irrigation certification grant, please complete the application form:

• Irrigation Certification Grants Application Form

Submit completed applications to:

Water Services Department
Regional District of Nanaimo
6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2
Phone: 250-390-6560 or 1-877-607-4111
Email: watersmart [at] rdn.bc.ca (watersmart[at]rdn[dot]bc[dot]ca)

Application deadline:

Grant applications are due one week before course registration ends.