Sooke Region Farmer Bursary 2024/25
Sooke Region Food CHI is pleased to offer an annual $1,500 farm bursary program to
support local farmers in making critical, sustainable capital improvements to their
operations.
Eligibility:
To qualify for the bursary, applicants must be:
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A commercial food farmer located in the East Sooke to Port Renfrew area.
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Generating a gross revenue exceeding $10,000.
Funds must be used for infrastructure or capital investments related to food production. Both new and used materials are acceptable, provided there is proof of purchase.
Please Note: This bursary is not intended to cover regular operating costs.
Selection criteria:
A panel of three jurors from Sooke Food CHI will evaluate applications based on:
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Financial need
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Project impact
Important Dates:
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Application Deadline: November 15, 2024
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Notification of Award: December 13, 2024
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Investment Completion Deadline: September 2025
Application Submission:
To apply, please download the application form below
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Completed applications should be emailed to info@sookefoodchi.ca.
Subject Line: Include "Farm Bursary Application" along with your farm name.
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Contact Us:
For questions or assistance, feel free to reach out to us at:
coordinator@sookefoodchi.ca or info@sookefoodchi.ca
We’re here to help!