Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Developing Best Practices for Carbon Sequestration and GHG Mitigation for BC's Agricultural Mosaic
Agreement Number:
ACS-CA-13
Agreement Value:
$4,200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 17, 2022 - Sep 27, 2027
Description:
This project aims to increase carbon sequestration and decrease GHG emissions from agricultural producers in BC, and increase implementation of beneficial management practices (BMPs) on BC farms and ranches not participating directly in the program.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
To accelerate the co-development, testing, adoption, dissemination, and monitoring of technologies and practices, including BMPs that sequester carbon, mitigate climate change, and support socio-economic as well as environmental benefits (including air, soil, water and biodiversity).
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8W3E9
Reference Number:
235-2022-2023-Q3-00077
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
870350279
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment #1 reflects changes to advance payments clause.
Amendment Date
May 30, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
B.C. Investment Agriculture Foundation
Program:
Agricultural Climate Solutions Program (ACS)
Program Purpose:
Agricultural Climate Solutions is a multi-stream program that will help to develop and implement farming practices to tackle climate change. Through agricultural practices, such as shelterbelts or cover crops, farmland can store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
NAICS Code:
1052
Amendments: