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Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals
Funding for Arctic country foods research
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : May 13, 2026
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 100,000 per year and a maximum of CAD 300,000 per project over three years. It supports research projects that improve knowledge of the health, availability, and sustainability of country foods in Northern and Arctic regions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : May 13, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Social Services
- Environment
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects that increase knowledge about the health, availability, and sustainability of country foods
- Projects supporting food security in Northern and Arctic regions
- Activities that improve understanding of the links between Northern community wellness and environmental health
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project proposal and workplan
- Project budget
- Declaration and signature page
- Audited financial statements for the last year
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-federal Canadian government departments
- Canadian institutions and organizations
- Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Federal Canadian government departments
- Organizations without a Canadian-based principal investigator
- Projects not based in the Canadian Arctic
Eligible expenses
- Materials, equipment, and supplies
- Postage and shipping
- Professional fees and services
- Rentals, salaries, benefits, wages, honoraria, and travel
- Administrative fees up to 15% of eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing organizational operational costs
- Costs not directly related to the project
- Travel and hospitality above National Joint Council Travel Directive limits
- Rental charges for space or equipment owned by the recipient
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Nunavik
- Nunatsiavut
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives and science and technology framework goals.
- Merit of the application and project scope.
- Available funding and value for money.
- Project feasibility and ability to deliver results.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an online account
- Register on Polar Knowledge Canada’s Online Application and Reporting site.
- Wait for the confirmation email after registration.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Fill out the application form, project proposal, declaration, and budget template.
- Prepare the workplan and supporting documents required by the guide.
- Step 3: Submit the application online
- Use your account to submit the complete application package through the portal.
- Make sure the application is complete before submitting.
- Step 4: Await notification
- Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only if they are fully completed and meet all eligibility criteria.
- Only successful applicants are contacted.
- Successful recipients are publicly announced after contribution agreements are signed.
Additional information
- Applicants should review the full applicant guide before submitting.
- Only fully completed applications will be reviewed.
- Successful applicants may need to adjust the proposal before finalizing the contribution agreement.
- Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals Program
What is the Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals?
This program provides up to CAD 100,000 per year and a maximum of CAD 300,000 per project over three years. It supports research projects that improve knowledge of the health, availability, and sustainability of country foods in Northern and Arctic regions.
How much funding can be received?
Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 13, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals program?
To be eligible for the Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals program, you must:
Canadian institution, department, organization, or Indigenous organization
Principal investigator based in Canada
Research based in the Canadian Arctic
What expenses are eligible under Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals?
Research projects that increase knowledge about the health, availability, and sustainability of country foods
Projects supporting food security in Northern and Arctic regions
Activities that improve understanding of the links between Northern community wellness and environmental health
Who can I contact for more information about the Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at grants-contributions@polar-polaire.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals available?
The Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon.