Northern Food Businesses
Build a strong food industry in the territories
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : January 26, 2021
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Grant Providers
- Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
- Government of Canada
Status
Open
Overview
Get funding to invest in food production, storage and distribution systems and related training, research, analysis and advocacy in order to improve food security in the territories.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the Northern Food Businesses (NFB) grant, the following entities can apply:
- For-profit businesses or commercial entities
- Organizations, corporations, associations, cooperatives, partnerships, or institutions controlled by First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and non-status Indians (except those established for charitable or religious purposes)
- Municipalities
- Social enterprises
These entities must be involved in activities related to:
- Purchase of equipment for food production, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, or transportation
- Research, analysis, and advocacy related to food production, processing, storage, distribution, and transportation
- Investments in food production systems
- Investments in skills training related to food production, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, or transportation
For more details on how to apply for the grant, you can contact the organization via email at cannor.operations.cannor@canada.ca or reach out to one of their regional offices at the provided phone numbers.
Who is eligible
- For-profit businesses or commercial entities
- Organizations, corporations, associations, cooperatives, partnerships, or institutions controlled by First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and non-status Indians (except those established for charitable or religious purposes)
- Municipalities
- Social enterprises
Eligible expenses
Activities that may qualify for funding include:
- Purchase of equipment to produce and harvest, process, and safely store, distribute or transport food
- Research, analysis, and advocacy related to food production and harvesting, food processing, and food storage, distribution and transportation
- Investments in food production systems
- Investments in skills training related to food production and harvesting, processing or storage, distribution and transportation
Eligible projects & activities
Activities that may qualify for funding include:
- Purchase of equipment to produce and harvest, process, and safely store, distribute or transport food
- Research, analysis, and advocacy related to food production and harvesting, food processing, and food storage, distribution and transportation
- Investments in food production systems
- Investments in skills training related to food production and harvesting, processing or storage, distribution, and transportation
How to apply
To apply for the Northern Food Businesses (NFB) stream grant, please follow these steps:
1. Verify if your business or organization is eligible to apply based on the criteria mentioned in the grant context.
2. Prepare a proposal outlining the activities for which you require funding. Ensure that the activities align with the eligible activities listed in the grant context.
3. Contact the provided email address (cannor.operations.cannor@canada.ca) for more information on the application process or reach out to one of the regional offices in Iqaluit, Nunavut; Yellowknife, NWT; or Whitehorse, Yukon via phone.
4. Submit your application as per the instructions provided by the funding agency.
If you need more detailed guidance on the application process, please reach out to the specified email address or regional offices for assistance.
Additional information
- Applicants should ensure that their proposed activities align with the goals of the NFB stream, focusing on building a strong territorial food system and reducing dependence on southern food production.
- It is essential to demonstrate how the proposed activities will contribute to improving food security in northern communities.
- Applicants should clearly outline the impact their project will have on local capacity building related to food production and harvesting.
- Ensure all required documentation, including proposals, budgets, and timelines, are submitted accurately and on time.
- Applicants may benefit from consulting with the regional offices provided for guidance on the application process and eligibility criteria.
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