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Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)
Supports school food infrastructure improvements
Last Update: June 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
The Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) supports nonprofit organizations engaged with school food programs across Atlantic Canada. It funds infrastructure improvements that help schools and community organizations deliver sustainable, nutritious, and accessible meal programs for students. It supports kitchen upgrades, food storage enhancements, equipment purchases, and related installation costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and enhancement of school food programs
- Infrastructure improvements that help schools and community organizations deliver sustainable, nutritious, and accessible meal programs
- Purchase and installation of infrastructure and equipment that increases capacity to produce, process, store, and distribute food for school food programs
Documents Needed
- A project proposal
- A budget breakdown
- Support letters
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations engaged with school food programming
Who is not eligible
- Schools and school boards
- Health authorities
- Governments - municipal, provincial, federal, or Indigenous
- Academic or educational institutions
- For-profit entities
Eligible expenses
- Gardens, garden boxes/beds/tools, greenhouses or domes, vertical and/or hydroponic gardens, seeds, soil, and compost
- Essential cooking equipment, food preparation equipment, washing equipment, receiving bay/loading dock, kitchen tools, and cookware
- Industrial refrigerators, freezers, walk-in cooler/freezer, blast-chill or cook-chill equipment, root cellar, refrigerated or insulated shipping containers, packaging equipment, food storage racks, shelving, and bulk storage containers
- Vehicles and trailers used to support school food programming involving multiple schools
- Contracted installation, freight and duty charges, one-time initial training, shipping, site preparation, minor renovations, and other materials and supplies related to installation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Schools and school boards
- Health authorities
- Governments - municipal, provincial, federal, or Indigenous
- Academic or educational institutions
- For-profit entities
Eligible geographic areas
- Atlantic Canada
Selection criteria
- Impact
- Feasibility
- Alignment with SFIF goals
- Community benefits
- Focus on equity
How to apply
- Review eligibility and funding priorities.
- Complete the application form through the online form.
- Submit before the deadline: Sunday, May 4, 11:59 PM Atlantic Time.
Processing and Agreement
- A selection committee will assess applications based on impact, feasibility, and alignment with SFIF goals.
- Applicants will receive notification of funding decisions in early June.
- Selected applicants will receive funding following the receipt of a signed contribution agreement.
- Recipients will be required to submit progress and impact reports.
- 10% of funds will be held back until final reporting is complete.
Additional information
- The program has two funding streams: small grants for projects with eligible expenses between $5,000 and $25,000, and large grants for projects with eligible expenses between $25,000 and $150,000.
- Applications must be submitted through an online form; PDF copies will not be accepted.
- All funds need to be spent and equipment installed by March 30th 2026.
- Equity-focused applications serving low-income, Black and Indigenous students are prioritized, but programs must remain inclusive and not target these groups exclusively.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) Program
What is the Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)?
The Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) supports nonprofit organizations engaged with school food programs across Atlantic Canada. It funds infrastructure improvements that help schools and community organizations deliver sustainable, nutritious, and accessible meal programs for students. It supports kitchen upgrades, food storage enhancements, equipment purchases, and related installation costs.
How much funding can be received?
Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) program?
To be eligible for the Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) program, you must:
The applicant must be a nonprofit organization engaged with school food programs.
What expenses are eligible under Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)?
Development and enhancement of school food programs
Infrastructure improvements that help schools and community organizations deliver sustainable, nutritious, and accessible meal programs
Purchase and installation of infrastructure and equipment that increases capacity to produce, process, store, and distribute food for school food programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)?
You can contact Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) by email at info@AtlanticSFIF.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) available?
The Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.
Is the Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) is a Grant and Funding