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Northern Food Businesses
Support for northern food and agriculture businesses
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This program supports northern agriculture and food businesses and communities to strengthen the territorial food system and reduce food insecurity. It funds equipment purchases, research and advocacy, food production systems, and skills training related to food production, processing, storage, distribution, and transport.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Food production and harvesting initiatives.
- Food processing, storage, distribution, and transportation projects.
- Research, analysis, and advocacy related to food systems.
- Investments in food production systems and related training.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses and commercial entities
- First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and non-status Indian-controlled organizations
- Municipalities
- Social enterprises
Who is not eligible
- Organizations established for charitable purposes
- Organizations established for religious purposes
Eligible expenses
- Equipment purchases for food production, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, or transport.
- Research, analysis, and advocacy related to food activities.
- Investments in food production systems.
- Skills training related to food production and handling.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
- Northwest Territories
- Yukon
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the program team
- Email cannor.operations.cannor@canada.ca for more information.
- You may also contact a regional office by phone.
- Step 2: Reach out to a regional office
- Iqaluit, Nunavut: 867-975-3757
- Yellowknife, NWT: 867-669-2608
- Whitehorse, Yukon: 867-667-3346
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Food Businesses Program
What is the Northern Food Businesses?
This program supports northern agriculture and food businesses and communities to strengthen the territorial food system and reduce food insecurity. It funds equipment purchases, research and advocacy, food production systems, and skills training related to food production, processing, storage, distribution, and transport.
Who is eligible for the Northern Food Businesses program?
To be eligible for the Northern Food Businesses program, you must:
For-profit or commercial entity
First Nations, Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indian-controlled organization
Municipality or social enterprise
What expenses are eligible under Northern Food Businesses?
Food production and harvesting initiatives.
Food processing, storage, distribution, and transportation projects.
Research, analysis, and advocacy related to food systems.
Investments in food production systems and related training.
Who can I contact for more information about the Northern Food Businesses?
You can contact Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) by email at cannor.operations.cannor@canada.ca or by phone at 867-975-3757.
Where is the Northern Food Businesses available?
The Northern Food Businesses program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.
Is the Northern Food Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Northern Food Businesses is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Northern Food Businesses?
Northern Food Businesses is funded by Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)