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Source verified August 4, 2026
Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream
Supports food acquisition and distribution for food-insecure Canadians
Latest source updateLast Update: August 2, 2026Latest change: The program now shows intake as closed, with applications accepted only until July 9, 2026 and the program ending March 31, 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 2, 2026
Latest change: The program now shows intake as closed, with applications accepted only until July 9, 2026 and the program ending March 31, 2027.
Intake closed for Community Support Stream
The program information page now shows the intake period as closed, and the application guide was updated to say applications were accepted only until July 9, 2026. The same updated sources also show the program end date as March 31, 2027.
Funding available
$ 3,000,000 - $ 15,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream provides $20 million to support not-for-profit organizations in Canada that deliver nutritious food to Canadians most at risk of food insecurity. Eligible work includes further distributing funds to ultimate recipients for food purchases and, in limited cases, storage and distribution equipment.
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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
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
- 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
- Copy of the organization's Certificates, Articles of Incorporation or Letters Patent
- Copy of the last 2 years' financial statements
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of food
- 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 are ineligible under the program.
- Any costs incurred after the deemed complete date but prior to the signing of a contribution agreement will be incurred solely at your risk without any obligation of payment by the program.
- Projects from ultimate recipients involving new building construction and/or structural changes to an existing building are not eligible to be funded under the program.
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 Province of Quebec's M-30 legislation may apply to Quebec-based applicants only.
- All Quebec-based organizations will have to address this matter and demonstrate their compliance with the Act during the application assessment process and before they enter into a contribution agreement.
Contacts
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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 provides $20 million to support not-for-profit organizations in Canada that deliver nutritious food to Canadians most at risk of food insecurity. Eligible work includes further distributing funds to ultimate recipients for food purchases and, in limited cases, storage and 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.
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.
Is the Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream is a Grant and Funding