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Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream
Supports food distribution to food-insecure communities
Last Update: June 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000 - $ 15,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 19, 2026
- Closing date : July 9, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream supports not-for-profit organizations in Canada that acquire and distribute food to people facing food insecurity. It funds further distribution to approved community-based organizations for food purchases and storage or distribution equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 19, 2026
- Closing date : July 9, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Further distributing funds to ultimate recipients
Documents Needed
- A copy of the organization's Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation or Letters Patent
- A copy of the last 2 years' financial statements
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs
- Food purchase
- Storage and distribution equipment, up to 25% of the initial recipient's overall funding
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred and work started prior to your application being deemed complete
- Project costs incurred after the deemed complete date but prior to the signing of a contribution agreement, at the applicant's own risk without any obligation of payment by the program
- New building construction
- Structural changes to an existing building
Selection criteria
- Well-established networks and geographical reach
- Impact on community food security
- Ability to further distribute funds
- Experience supporting at-risk groups
- Ability to manage a selection process
How to apply
- Access your program information
- Choose a secure sign-in method
- Sign in or sign up
- Start a new application process
- Complete the application form
- Upload the completed forms and required documents
Processing and Agreement
- Your application is considered submitted once you receive the acknowledgement notice.
- If your application is incomplete, AAFC will contact you for the required information and may place it on hold.
- If your application is deemed complete, it will be reviewed and assessed against the principles and criteria of the program by program administrators and other technical reviewers within AAFC.
- If approved for funding, you will receive a written decision letter outlining the level of funding awarded and any other conditions, if applicable.
- You will work with a program officer to negotiate the details of the contribution agreement, which you must sign to receive funding.
Additional information
- The intake period is open from June 19, 2026 to July 9, 2026.
- The program ends March 31, 2027.
- Priority will be given to national organizations with a national network of not-for-profit community-based organizations that serve Canadians most at risk of food insecurity.
- Quebec-based applicants must address the Province of Quebec's M-30 legislation and demonstrate compliance during assessment and before entering into a contribution agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream Program
What is the Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream?
The Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream supports not-for-profit organizations in Canada that acquire and distribute food to people facing food insecurity. It funds further distribution to approved community-based organizations for food purchases and storage or distribution equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is July 9, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream program?
To be eligible for the Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream program, you must:
The applicant must be a not-for-profit organization.
The applicant must have knowledge of, experience with, and access to an established network of food banks and other community-based organizations.
What expenses are eligible under Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream?
Further distributing funds to ultimate recipients
Who can I contact for more information about the Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at aafc.communitysupport-soutiencommunautaire.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream available?
The Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream program is available across Canada.