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Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 275,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 19, 2025
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Financial Assistance to Promote Food Security in Northern Communities program provides up to $275,000 for community-based fruit and vegetable production projects and up to $100,000 for conservation or transformation of locally produced or harvested foods. The program supports initiatives that enhance local and regional food self-sufficiency in Quebec's northern territories.
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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
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 275,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 19, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community projects producing fruits or vegetables for local or regional food consumption.
- Initiatives focused on the conservation or processing of foods produced or harvested locally for northern communities.
Documents Needed
- the copy of your organization’s most recent financial report
- a copy of a board resolution authorizing the applicant to submit projects and sign agreements
- for infrastructure projects, a three-year operating budget estimating operating costs and projected revenues
- letters of commitment from project partners, if applicable
- any other document deemed relevant for project assessment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit organizations (NPOs)
- Cooperatives with activities similar to non-profit organizations
- Band councils and Indigenous communities
- Nordic village corporations, Nordic villages, and Inuit landholding corporations
- Municipalities, regional county municipalities (MRCs), and municipal sector organizations
- Regional administrations, including Baie-James Regional Administration, Kativik Regional Administration, Cree Nation Government, and Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Regional Government
- Mutuals with activities similar to those of non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individual persons (projects submitted by individuals are not eligible).
- Organizations or applicants that have failed to meet their obligations following a formal notice related to a previous financial aid within the past two years.
- Companies or organizations listed on the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
- Applicants whose projects have already received financial support from Société du Plan Nord in the past three years without any innovation or new features.
Eligible expenses
- Operating expenses directly related to the project, such as salaries and other remuneration, and temporary rental costs.
- Acquisition or rental of equipment and materials required for the project.
- Costs associated with the creation of project plans.
- Professional fees related to project execution.
- Administrative expenses linked to project activities.
- Travel and accommodation expenses necessary for project implementation.
- Capital expenditures associated with the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects or initiatives to be carried out on the Quebec territory north of the 49th parallel
- Projects carried out outside the Territory are eligible only if they benefit the communities and businesses of the Territory
Selection criteria
- Applications will be assessed by a selection committee.
- Projects will be evaluated using the Program’s analysis criteria and the sustainable development criteria set out in Annex B.
How to apply
- Consult the promoter’s guide first.
- Then complete the financial assistance application form.
- Attach the required documents listed in the form instructions.
- Send your file to the Société du Plan Nord by email at psan@spn.gouv.qc.ca.
- You may also send it by fax or by mail.
Processing and Agreement
- If your project is selected, it will be subject to a financial assistance agreement with the Société du Plan Nord.
- The agreement will set out the payment terms and the conditions for granting the financial assistance, as well as the accountability requirements.
- For each payment, you must produce an activity and grant-use report in accordance with the timelines set out in the funding agreement.
- For some projects, a final accountability audit report prepared by an external accredited auditor will be required.
Additional information
- The final evaluation may require an audit report from an accredited external auditor, depending on the project.
- Progress and financial reporting are required for each payment installment received.
- The application deadline is September 19, 2025, before midnight.
- The most recent financial report and a resolution from the board of directors must be included in the application package.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities Program
What is the Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities?
The Financial Assistance to Promote Food Security in Northern Communities program provides up to $275,000 for community-based fruit and vegetable production projects and up to $100,000 for conservation or transformation of locally produced or harvested foods. The program supports initiatives that enhance local and regional food self-sufficiency in Quebec's northern territories.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $275,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities program, you must:
Eligible applicants include incorporated non-profit organizations, cooperatives with similar activities, and certain Indigenous and northern community entities.
The project must benefit communities or enterprises located north of the 49th parallel in Quebec.
The applicant must demonstrate a search for complementary funding and necessity for the program's financial assistance.
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities?
Community projects producing fruits or vegetables for local or regional food consumption.
Initiatives focused on the conservation or processing of foods produced or harvested locally for northern communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at psan@spn.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities available?
The Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities is a Grant and Funding