Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Community Foods Processing Development Project
Agreement Number:
2122-CN-000022
Agreement Value:
$72,800.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 7, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
A project to complete preparatory work towards establishing a country foods processing facility in Deline. A feasibility study will be completed which will develop the drawings of country food processing facility, selection of a suitable site, selection and development of specifications for processing equipment and supplies, finalize project budget and funding sources for phase 2 and training required to operate the facility. An agricultural area will be selected and soil analysis completed to assess the soil nutrients needs and suitability for production of vegetables, fruits and agricultural crops.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
As result of the project, the DGG will select a suitable site, complete soil analysis for the agricultural area and produce a complete feasibility report necessary to undertake the construction of the community food processing facility.
Location:
DELINE, Northwest Territories, CA X0E 0G0
Reference Number:
0780-2021-2022-Qrt2-0000025
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Operating Name:
DELINE GOT'INE GOVERNMENT
Recipient's Legal Name:
DELINE GOT'INE GOVERNMENT
Federal Riding Name:
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding Number:
61001
Program:
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Supports food security in Northern and Indigenous communities by helping to strengthen and support Indigenous and northern food systems in Canada’s North, reducing food insecurity, and seeking out creative solutions to food challenges across Canada’s North. This initiative will also support investments in northern small- to medium-enterprises, territorial governments, and community organizations pursuing food security related initiatives.