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Title:

Xwísten Agriculture Program 2025

Agreement Number:

LFIF7-FIAL7 - 2111

Agreement Value:

$99,696.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 4, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This project aim to purchase farm equipment, an irrigation system, compost, and cold storage to establish a sustainable local food system and enhance food sovereignty.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

Purchase a tractor and its equipment, planters, potting soil, fertiliser, compost and plants to expand the community garden.

Location:

Lillooet, British Columbia, CA V0K 1V0

Reference Number:

235-2024-2025-Q4-00072

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

106810617

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Operating Name:

Bridge River Indian Band (Xwísten)

Recipient's Legal Name:

Bridge River Indian Band

Program:

Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Small Scale Projects

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:

9141