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Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
British Columbia, Canada
Supports Indigenous capacity building in food systems and agriculture in BC
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Skills and Training Program (ISAT) provides non-repayable financial support to Indigenous-led food and agriculture initiatives in British Columbia, with funding amounts between $25,000 and $80,000. The program promotes increased capacity, leadership, and skills development within Indigenous communities, supporting economic development and food sovereignty.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 29, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Activities funded
- Developing community-led food and agriculture projects
- Providing skills training and leadership development
- Implementing innovative farming and food processing practices
- Supporting community-based food sovereignty initiatives
- Enhancing local food production and distribution systems
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 75,000
Developing an Indigenous-led food processing center to boost local production
Eligibility
- Be based in British Columbia
- Be an Indigenous government, community, or Indigenous-led organization, or an Indigenous business with at least 2 years of operation
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous governments
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Indigenous businesses engaged in food and agriculture with minimum 2 years of operation
Eligible geographic areas
British ColumbiaHow to apply
Review program eligibility requirementsPrepare a detailed project proposal and budgetGather supporting documents, including proof of Indigenous status and project plansSubmit application via the designated process by the deadlineAwait notification of funding decision by December 31
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