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Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund
Supports research to reduce food waste
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Funding available
$ 75,000 - $ 150,000
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports research and capacity-building projects that reduce or divert food and organic waste from landfills. It offers up to $150,000 per project for eligible activities such as pilots, studies, toolkits, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Research studies and demonstration projects.
- Pilot projects on food waste prevention and diversion.
- Development of guidance resources and toolkits.
- Knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Budget details
- Information on other funding sources and in-kind contributions
- Reporting plan
Sources and recorded changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments.
- Local governments.
- Indigenous governments.
Eligible expenses
- Project staff salaries and benefits.
- Consultants, contractors, and professional services.
- Travel, field costs, materials, supplies, and communications.
- Equipment rental or purchase, including research equipment and laboratory analyses.
- Vehicle rental and operation costs, plus a reasonable share of overhead and administrative costs directly tied to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relevance to reducing or diverting food waste from landfill.
- Project feasibility and measurable objectives.
- Collaboration with partners and potential for broader uptake.
- Realistic finances and use of partner resources.
- Recipient capacity, including expertise and staffing.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your proposal
- Develop the project proposal and supporting information.
- Set up a GCKey and access the Single Window Information Manager (SWIM).
- Step 2: Access the online system
- Use the Grants and Contributions Enterprise Management System (GCEMS).
- Allow up to 3 business days to receive the initial password for online access.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the project proposal through GCEMS.
- Apply as early as possible through the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated for eligibility, program fit, feasibility, collaboration, leverage potential, finances, and recipient capacity.
- ECCC may request additional information or clarification during review.
- Applicants selected for the next phase are contacted, and approval is not guaranteed.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before funds are released or work begins.
- Recipients must submit regular progress reports, annual reports for multi-year projects, and a final report.
Additional information
- Multiple applications may be submitted for different projects.
- No matching funding is required, but additional funds or in-kind contributions are encouraged.
- Applicants must declare all sources of project funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund Program
What is the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund?
This program supports research and capacity-building projects that reduce or divert food and organic waste from landfills. It offers up to $150,000 per project for eligible activities such as pilots, studies, toolkits, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund program?
To be eligible for the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund program, you must:
Municipal, local, or Indigenous governments.
Projects in Canada.
Research or capacity-building focus.
What expenses are eligible under Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund?
Project staff salaries and benefits.
Consultants, contractors, and professional services.
Travel, field costs, materials, supplies, and communications.
Equipment rental or purchase, including research equipment and laboratory analyses.
Vehicle rental and operation costs, plus a reasonable share of overhead and administrative costs directly tied to the project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund?
You can contact Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) by email at ges-dechets-ghg-waste@ec.gc.ca.
Where is the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund available?
The Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund is a Grant and Funding