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DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative

Q: How much funding can be received?

DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative program?

To be eligible for the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative program, you must: Transdisciplinary team of four Community-based adult nutrition project Faculty member (U.S. or Canada)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative?

You can contact Danone Institute of North America.

Q: Where is the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative available?

The DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?

DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 17, 2026

Canada

Funds community projects improving adult nutritional health

Grant and Funding

Danone Institute of North America

Overview

Teams can receive up to USD 50,000 to design, implement, and evaluate community-based projects improving adult nutritional health. Eligible activities include pilot studies, feasibility testing, needs assessments, and publishing or communicating project impact over two years.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Research and experimental development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 14, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Higher Education
Research
Other Health Services
Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Design, implement, and evaluate actionable community-based projects that improve adult nutritional health.
Develop and test food as medicine approaches to improve adult eating behaviors.
Implement initiatives that close food systems gaps to support equitable and sustainable access to healthy foods.
Promote accessible and balanced dietary patterns that support healthy aging and health across the lifespan.
Conduct pilot studies, feasibility testing, and needs assessments aligned with the initiative’s focus.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 49,850

Produce prescription pilot with coaching and outcomes evaluation for adults

$ 49,750

Feasibility test of healthy meal access model for older adults

Eligibility

The proposal must be led by a transdisciplinary team of four core members who actively collaborate on the project.
The project must be an actionable, community-based initiative that contributes to the nutritional health of adult populations.
At least one team member must be a faculty member from a U.S. or Canadian institution of higher education.
The project must include plans to design, implement, and evaluate the initiative.

Who is eligible?

U.S. or Canadian institutions of higher education (faculty-led teams)
Transdisciplinary teams working in food systems, nutrition, or community health

Eligible expenses

Costs to design, implement, and evaluate a community-based project
Pilot studies, feasibility testing, and needs assessments
Costs to publish and communicate project impact to broader audiences

Eligible geographic areas

United States
Canada

Additional information

Selected teams must participate in a five-day in-person program in Boulder, Colorado, June 22–25, 2025.
Teams may use this funding to supplement other sources, but must develop new aims for this initiative.
Projects are expected to support publication and communication of their impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative. 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 DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative program?

What expenses are eligible under DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative?

Design, implement, and evaluate actionable community-based projects that improve adult nutritional health. Develop and test food as medicine approaches to improve adult eating behaviors. Implement initiatives that close food systems gaps to support equitable and sustainable access to healthy foods. Promote accessible and balanced dietary patterns that support healthy aging and health across the lifespan. Conduct pilot studies, feasibility testing, and needs assessments aligned with the initiative’s focus.