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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:

  • A commercial food farmer located in the East Sooke to Port Renfrew area.

  • 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:

  • Financial need

  • Project impact

Important Dates:
  • Application Deadline: November 15, 2024

  • Notification of Award: December 13, 2024

  • 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!

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