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Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund - Newfoundland and Labrador - Canada
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Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund

Supports food initiatives in Canada's North
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada

Overview

This program offers up to $14.9 million over three years to support current and new food initiatives in Canada's North. It helps projects that start or expand food production, processing, and distribution, strengthen supply chains, and improve local food security.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Location
  • Nord-du-Québec
  • Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Starting or expanding food production, processing, and distribution
  • Strengthening local and regional food supply chains
  • Improving local food production and food access
  • Building capacity and using innovative approaches for food security

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Food and agriculture businesses
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives and social enterprises
  • Sector associations and economic development institutions
  • Local, regional, Indigenous, and provincial governments; post-secondary education institutions

Eligible geographic areas

  • Nunavik, Quebec
  • Inuit Nunangat
  • Canada's territories

Additional information

  • The program is ongoing and currently accepting applications.
  • The fund is part of the Food Policy for Canada.
  • Information services are available in English and French only.

Contacts

trevor.kennedy@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
1-709-897-7388

Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund. 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.

What is the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund?

This program offers up to $14.9 million over three years to support current and new food initiatives in Canada's North. It helps projects that start or expand food production, processing, and distribution, strengthen supply chains, and improve local food security.

Who is eligible for the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund program?

To be eligible for the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund program, you must: Food-sector businesses or organizations Projects in northern communities Projects that support food security

What expenses are eligible under Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund?

Starting or expanding food production, processing, and distribution Strengthening local and regional food supply chains Improving local food production and food access Building capacity and using innovative approaches for food security

Who can I contact for more information about the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund?

You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) by email at trevor.kennedy@acoa-apeca.gc.ca or by phone at 1-709-897-7388.

Where is the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund available?

The Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund program is available Nord-du-Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon.

Is the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund?

Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) Fund is funded by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

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