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Title:

Xwísten Growing Our Future 2026

Agreement Number:

LFIF9-FIAL9 - 3762

Agreement Value:

$30,813.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 22, 2025 - Sep 30, 2027

Description:

The objective of this project is to purchase greenhouse related items, cold storage, and food preservation equipment to increase the food security and sovereignty of members of the First Nation.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

Purchase greenhouse related items, cold storage, and food preservation equipment to increase the food security and sovereignty of members of the First Nation

Location:

Lillooet, British Columbia, CA V0K 1V0

Reference Number:

235-2025-2026-Q3-00631

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 (LFIF): Small Scale Projects (Intake 2)

Program Purpose:

The LFIF Program aims to support locally-driven projects that include a production element and to improve community food security through the Purchase and installation of infrastructure/equipment that will increase the availability and accessibility of local, nutritious, and culturally-appropriate food for equity-deserving groups, particularly Indigenous and Black communities. The Small Scale Projects component will provide grant funding between $25,000 and $100,000 to support projects that aim to address local food security priorities through the Purchase and installation of one or a few pieces of infrastructure/equipment.

NAICS Code:

9141