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Food Sovereignty Bundles
Funding for Indigenous-led food sovereignty projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 28, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The program provides $5,000 to $100,000 for Indigenous-led projects that advance food sovereignty, food security, food justice, and nutritional health and wellness. It supports community-driven initiatives, traditional food systems, and knowledge transfer that build community resilience.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 28, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
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
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Food sovereignty, food security, and food justice initiatives
- Community resilience projects focused on nutritional health and wellness
- Projects reconnecting Indigenous Peoples with traditional food systems and harvesting practices
- Capacity-building and knowledge transfer activities for community food initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Supporting attachments for the application
- Draft responses prepared in advance
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous-led community groups
- Registered not-for-profit organizations
- Registered charities
- Elected First Nations, Métis, or Inuit councils
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies and social enterprises
- Non-Indigenous-led organizations
- Organizations or groups based outside Canada
- Individuals
- Federal, provincial, and territorial governments
Eligible expenses
- Elder honoraria, wages, and professional service fees
- Materials, supplies, printing, and communications
- Travel costs, including mileage
- Utilities, insurance, and rental of premises
- Equipment lease, purchase, maintenance, data collection, and reporting costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of real property, such as land or buildings
- Expenses incurred more than 18 months after the project start date
- Costs covered by another funding source
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission
- Applicants are notified of the result
- If approved, a Letter of Agreement confirms project funding
- Projects must be completed within a reasonable timeframe, usually within 18 months
- A final report is due within 6 weeks after project completion
Additional information
- Applicants may submit responses online, or in alternative formats if needed.
- Applications had to be submitted before the deadline.
- All project activities and organizations must be based in Canada.
- All applicants have now been notified.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Sovereignty Bundles Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Food Sovereignty Bundles. 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 Food Sovereignty Bundles?
The program provides $5,000 to $100,000 for Indigenous-led projects that advance food sovereignty, food security, food justice, and nutritional health and wellness. It supports community-driven initiatives, traditional food systems, and knowledge transfer that build community resilience.
How much funding can be received?
Food Sovereignty Bundles Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Food Sovereignty Bundles program?
To be eligible for the Food Sovereignty Bundles program, you must:
Indigenous-led and serving
Based in Canada
Has a bank account in the organization’s name
What expenses are eligible under Food Sovereignty Bundles?
Food sovereignty, food security, and food justice initiatives
Community resilience projects focused on nutritional health and wellness
Projects reconnecting Indigenous Peoples with traditional food systems and harvesting practices
Capacity-building and knowledge transfer activities for community food initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Food Sovereignty Bundles?
You can contact Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund (IPRF) by email at info@iprfund.ca.
Where is the Food Sovereignty Bundles available?
The Food Sovereignty Bundles program is available across Canada.
Is the Food Sovereignty Bundles a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Food Sovereignty Bundles is a Grant and Funding