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DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
Funding for community food systems projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 14, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This initiative supports transdisciplinary teams working on community-based food systems projects that improve adult nutritional health. Selected teams receive USD 50,000 to implement their project over two years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based food systems projects.
- Pilot studies, feasibility testing, and needs assessments.
- Projects related to food as medicine, healthy eating behaviors, and access to healthy foods.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Transdisciplinary teams.
- Teams with members from nutrition, health, community food access, or social and behavioral sciences.
- Teams including at least one faculty member from a U.S. or Canadian institution of higher education.
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are currently under review.
- Selected teams must take part in a five-day in-person program in Boulder, Colorado.
Additional information
- Selected teams must participate in a five-day in-person program in Boulder, Colorado.
- Teams may supplement existing funding, but the project must include new aims for this initiative.
- Applications are currently under review.
Contacts
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?
This initiative supports transdisciplinary teams working on community-based food systems projects that improve adult nutritional health. Selected teams receive USD 50,000 to implement their project over two years.
How much funding can be received?
DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
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.
Community-based project.
At least one faculty member from U.S. or Canadian higher education.
What expenses are eligible under DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative?
Design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based food systems projects.
Pilot studies, feasibility testing, and needs assessments.
Projects related to food as medicine, healthy eating behaviors, and access to healthy foods.
Who can I contact for more information about the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative?
You can contact Danone Institute of North America by email at Lodom@foundationfar.org.
Where is the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative available?
The DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative program is available across Canada.
Is the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative is a Partnering and Collaboration