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Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant
Funding for climate-resilient community food systems
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $20,000 to help rural, remote, and Indigenous communities strengthen food system resilience to climate change. It supports projects that improve local food self-sufficiency, sustainable practices, and access to local and traditional foods.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Growing, harvesting, foraging, procuring, storing, and processing local or traditional food
- Projects that improve food self-sufficiency and local food resilience
- Projects that strengthen climate-adaptive food systems
Documents Needed
- Organization registration details
- Full legal organization name
- Organization address
- Contact email address
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community food organizations
- Non-profits and social enterprises
- Grassroots organizations, co-ops, and community contribution companies
- Indigenous governing bodies, Indigenous communities, and Indigenous-led organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside rural, remote, or Indigenous communities
- Projects requiring political activities
- Projects tied to a specific faith
- Research projects
Eligible expenses
- Infrastructure and equipment for climate-resilient food systems
- Tools and systems for sustainable growing, such as greenhouses, seed libraries, and garden boxes
- Equipment for traditional food processing, such as smoking, canning, curing, and freeze-drying
- Cool storage solutions, including root cellars
- Staff time, labour, consulting, and administrative costs within program limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchasing food for direct distribution
- Routine operating costs, such as utilities
- Planning activities or community needs assessments
- Community engagement projects that only produce a community plan
- Projects involving political activities, faith requirements, or research
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural communities
- Remote communities
- Indigenous communities
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the online portal after submission.
- Successful applicants are contacted and given access to the final report.
- Approved organizations must complete post-project reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the UWBC online portal.
- Successful organizations will receive a link to the final report.
- A final report includes budget reconciliation and proof of project impact.
- Mid-project check-ins may take place online or in person.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant?
This program provides up to $20,000 to help rural, remote, and Indigenous communities strengthen food system resilience to climate change. It supports projects that improve local food self-sufficiency, sustainable practices, and access to local and traditional foods.
How much funding can be received?
Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant program?
To be eligible for the Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant program, you must:
Community food organizations and nonprofits
Indigenous-led applicants
Must be in rural, remote, or Indigenous communities
What expenses are eligible under Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant?
Growing, harvesting, foraging, procuring, storing, and processing local or traditional food
Projects that improve food self-sufficiency and local food resilience
Projects that strengthen climate-adaptive food systems
Who can I contact for more information about the Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant?
You can contact United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Where is the Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant available?
The Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant is a Grant and Funding