Grants and Contributions:
Two or more departments or agencies are involved in the funding of and/or the awarding of a particular grant or contribution award. Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of a new forest industry in the Northwest Territories. This Project is intended to create a new resource-based economy in the region, with direct and indirect employment benefits for Fort Resolution. This Project is a part of the overall NWT Forest Industry Biomass Initiative (FIBI) which is led by the Government of the Northwest Territories, in collaboration with the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CANNOR) - Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development Program (SINED). FIBI is currently in its seventh year.