Grants and Contributions:

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Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$46,300.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 29, 2017 -

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Location:

FORT PROVIDENCE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2017-Q4-06407

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Amendment: Text modification / Duration of agreement / Award previously disclosed for the 3rd Quarter of 2016-2017.
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Two or more departments or agencies are involved in the funding of and/or the awarding of a particular grant or contribution award.

Recipient's Legal Name:

DIGAA ENTERPRISES LTD.

Program Purpose:

The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of a new forest industry in the Northwest Territories (NWT). This project is intended to create a new resource-based economy in the region, with direct and indirect employment benefits for Fort Providence. This project is a part of the overall NWT Forest Industry and Biomass Initiative (FIBI) which is led by the Government of the Northwest Territories, in collaboration with the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency - Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development Program. FIBI is currently in its sixth year.