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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $25,000 to support small, sustainable food-system projects on Haida Gwaii. Funding supports initiatives that strengthen local production, harvesting, distribution, and community education for long-term food security.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that enhance local food production and harvesting capacity.
- Projects that promote environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices.
- Projects that strengthen distribution methods to improve access to fresh local food.
- Community education and engagement initiatives related to food sovereignty, nutrition, and local food systems.
Official resources
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Haida Gwaii
How to apply
- Step 1: Plan timing
- Confirm the project start date.
- Ensure the application can be submitted at least two months before the planned project start.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Develop a project description aligned with the program priorities (local production, sustainable practices, distribution, education/engagement).
- Step 3: Submit within the intake period
- Submit the application during the window that opens about 6 weeks before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and a decision is made within 2 months.
Additional information
- Applications open approximately 6 weeks before the deadline.
- Applications must be received at least two months before the planned project start date.
- A review and funding decision is expected within 2 months.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Sovereignty Grant Program
What is the Food Sovereignty Grant?
Provides up to $25,000 to support small, sustainable food-system projects on Haida Gwaii. Funding supports initiatives that strengthen local production, harvesting, distribution, and community education for long-term food security.
How much funding can be received?
Food Sovereignty Grant Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Food Sovereignty Grant program?
To be eligible for the Food Sovereignty Grant program, you must:
Project based on Haida Gwaii
Improves local food systems sustainably
Supports long-term food security
What expenses are eligible under Food Sovereignty Grant?
Projects that enhance local food production and harvesting capacity.
Projects that promote environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices.
Projects that strengthen distribution methods to improve access to fresh local food.
Community education and engagement initiatives related to food sovereignty, nutrition, and local food systems.
Who can I contact for more information about the Food Sovereignty Grant?
You can contact Gwaii Trust Society (GTS).
Where is the Food Sovereignty Grant available?
The Food Sovereignty Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Food Sovereignty Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Food Sovereignty Grant is a Grant and Funding