Qalipu First Nation Receives Funding to Explore Green Hydrogen Projects
Key Ideas
- Qalipu Development Corporation, representing Qalipu First Nation, receives over $165K to explore green hydrogen projects through the Green Transition Funding.
- Industry Minister Andrew Parsons emphasizes the importance of Indigenous-led development for sustainable economic growth and reconciliation.
- The funding will support marketing and partnership development for the projects, aiming to bring benefits back to residents and the Indigenous population in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- This initiative is part of a larger allocation of nearly $5M under the Green Transition Fund for 27 approved projects across the province.
Qalipu First Nation, represented by the Qalipu Development Corporation, has secured over $165K in funding to explore green hydrogen projects as part of the Green Transition Funding in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This initiative is one of seven projects in the province sharing a total of $740K, aiming to drive sustainable development. Industry Minister Andrew Parsons commended the corporation for setting a precedent in Indigenous-led economic growth, emphasizing the significance of such initiatives in the spirit of reconciliation. Parsons highlighted the importance of benefiting residents and the Indigenous community by leveraging the region's abundant resources. The allocated funding will specifically support marketing efforts and partnership development to ensure the success of the green hydrogen projects. Notably, this funding is part of a broader allocation, with nearly $5M already designated under the Green Transition Fund for 27 approved projects across Newfoundland and Labrador.