Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The Garden River Food House (Ketegaunzeebee Miijim Gaamig)
Agreement Number:
LFIF-4.204
Agreement Value:
$88,216.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 26, 2021 - Sep 27, 2022
Description:
The objective of this project is purchasing two two-door refrigerators and a custom walk-in freezer to increase cold storage capacity, upgrading an existing hoophouse into a year round greenhouse by installing a new cover, irrigation and heating system and expanding the number of raised garden beds thereby increasing the length of the growing season.
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:
Garden River, Ontario, CA P6A7B2
Reference Number:
5235-2021-2022-Q4-00276
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
000000000
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
Garden River 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