Title:
YOUTH - Native plant reclamation
Agreement Value:
$23,500.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
According to Silverberry and Leaf Ninjas (IRAP Client), there is increasing regulatory requirements for native plants to be included in land reclamation, however there is a lack of native plant resources particularly in the boreal forest.
Silverberry intends on developing a database and regional zone map to catalogue where native plant species inhabit and can be harvested for seeds in specific time periods.
Silverberry is working closely with Leaf Ninjas to develop a regional seed zone map to understand where and when specific seeds can be harvested to assist in native land reclamation.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2E 2P6
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q1-927910
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
856241211
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 3,500 dollars.
Amendment Date
Mar 30, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Silverberry Pro Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding Number:
48005
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.