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Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty

Q: Who is eligible for the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty program, you must: Indigenous organizations, businesses, and entrepreneurs related to BC First Nations

Q: Where is the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty available?

The Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty?

Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty is funded by New Relationship Trust

Last Update: March 4, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Supports Indigenous-led food systems development and sustainability projects

Grant and Funding

New Relationship Trust

Processing And Agreement

Overview

The Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty grant provides non-repayable funding to support Indigenous-led initiatives focused on developing and strengthening food systems, agriculture, and sustainability. The program aims to foster food sovereignty among Indigenous communities by offering two funding streams that support both planning and implementation activities.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : May 20, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

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

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

Developing an Indigenous community food sovereignty and farming initiative.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

First Nation communities
Tribal Councils
Metis Nation Chartered Communities
Indigenous-led not-for-profit organizations
Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities not related to food security or sovereignty
Projects outside eligible regions
Activities involving non-Indigenous organizations without Indigenous governance
Activities not aligned with the grant’s objectives
Expenses not directly related to project implementation

Selection criteria

Alignment with Indigenous food sovereignty goals
Project feasibility and community impact
Innovativeness of proposed activities
Capacity of applicant to deliver the project

How to apply

Create an application account on the funding portalPrepare comprehensive project proposal and supporting documentsSubmit application through the online portal before the deadlineReceive confirmation of submission and review process updatesAttend any required follow-up or interview sessions if necessary

Processing and Agreement

Application reviewed for completeness and eligibility
Evaluation based on project relevance and capacity
Notification of decision sent to applicants
Funding agreement signed prior to disbursement
Periodic reporting and monitoring required after funding allocation

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty. 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.