Victoria/Fraser Valley – The funding grants for the 2022-23 BC Economic Development Program for Rural Communities have been allocated.
The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) is a new grant launched by the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation (JEDI).
The Government of B.C. is investing up to $33 million this year to create the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program, which will support projects that promote the following:
- Economic diversification
- Resilience
- Clean growth opportunities
- Infrastructure development
A number of Rural and First Nations within the Fraser Valley will benefit:
Chowethel Projects GP LTD. | Chawathil First Nation Economic Development Strategy | $79,984.00| Economic Capacity | For more information, please contact: Chowethel Projects GP LTD.
Soowhalie First Nation | Soowhalie Development Initiative – Phase I | $100,000.00| Economic Capacity | For more information, please contact: Soowhalie First Nation.
Skwah First Nation | Skwah Economic Development Plan | $100,000.00 | Economic Capacity | For more information, please contact: Skwah First Nation
Hope Business and Development Society (DBA AdvantageHOPE) | Hope Mountain (Mount Hope) Trail Network Development Project | $60,709.00 | Economic Diversification | For more information, please contact: Hope Business and Development Society
Leq’á:mel First Nation | Worth Road Construction and Servicing for Leq’a:mel First Nation Business Park at Papekewatchin IR 4 | $1,000,000.00 | Economic Diversification | For more information, please contact: Leq’á:mel First Nation
Leq’á:mel Development Corporation | Servicing for Zaitscullachan IR 9 Business and Cannabis Park | $1,000,000.00 | Economic Diversification | For more information, please contact: Leq’á:mel Development Corporation
