Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhancing Food Security through Blueberry Irrigation, Storage, Preservation and Distribution
Agreement Number:
LFIF-5.242
Agreement Value:
$313,928.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 11, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The objective of this project is to purchase an irrigation system and installation, a cold storage unit and a commercial vehicle.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
To strengthen food systems to be resilient, integrated and sustainable, and to facilitate access to safe and nutritious food for at-risk populations.
Location:
Scotchfort, Prince Edward Island, CA C0A1T0
Reference Number:
235-2022-2023-Q3-00155
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
121629844
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Abegweit First Nation
Program:
Local Food Infrastructure Fund
Program Purpose:
The Local Food Infrastructure Fund aims to strengthen food systems to be resilient, integrated and sustainable, and to facilitate access to safe and nutritious food, primarily for the less privileged.
NAICS Code:
6242