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Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities
Supports food production and preservation projects in northern Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 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
- Financial cooperative
- 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.
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
- Northern Quebec (north of the 49th parallel)
- Communities or businesses established in the northern Quebec territory
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance to promote food security in northern communities. 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 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 Gouvernment 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
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