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Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund
Supports research to reduce food waste
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 29, 2023
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 29, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
2
Validate your eligibility
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
Official resources
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?
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.
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