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Food Sovereignty Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Food Sovereignty Grant Funds up to 25000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Food Sovereignty Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Food Sovereignty Grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Food Sovereignty Grant?

Food Sovereignty Grant is funded by Gwaii Trust Society

Q: 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

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Food Sovereignty Grant?

You can contact Gwaii Trust Society.

Q: Where is the Food Sovereignty Grant available?

The Food Sovereignty Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

BC, Canada

Supports sustainable local food security initiatives

Grant and Funding

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Eligibility

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

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

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 24,000

Expand greenhouse production and cold-chain distribution for local produce

$ 9,800

Create shared preservation and storage hub for locally harvested foods

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The project must contribute to improving local food production, harvesting, or distribution in a sustainable manner.
The initiative must support long-term food security and self-sufficiency on Haida Gwaii.
The project should align with at least one priority area: local production, sustainable practices, distribution access, or community education and engagement.

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Sovereignty Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Food Sovereignty Grant. 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.