Northern Food Businesses

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Northern Food Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Northern Food Businesses is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Northern Food Businesses?

Northern Food Businesses is funded by Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Government of Canada

Q: Who is eligible for the Northern Food Businesses program?

To be eligible for the Northern Food Businesses program, you must: • The applicant must be a for-profit business or commercial entity. • Organizations must be controlled by First Nations, Inuit, Metis, or non-status Indians (excluding those for charitable or religious purposes). • Eligible entities include municipalities and social enterprises.

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Northern Food Businesses available?

The Northern Food Businesses program is available the province of NT.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Northern Food Businesses program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Northern Food Businesses program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NT, Canada

Build a strong food industry in the territories

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program 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.

Activities funded

The Northern Food Businesses stream offers funding for activities that fortify and sustain food production systems in Northern territories. Eligible projects include acquiring equipment, conducting research, and enhancing skills related to the food industry.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 55,000

Creating a food distribution network for low-income communities

$ 100,000

Developing a cold storage facility for local fisheries

$ 65,000

Establishing a local organic farm with modern irrigation systems

$ 50,000

Launching a mobile food market service for underserved areas

$ 75,000

Initiating a research project on sustainable food packaging

$ 40,000

Implementing a community garden initiative for food empowerment

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is open to various entities involved in Northern agriculture and food businesses.

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.

Who is eligible?

This stream is open to: - 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; and - Social enterprises.

Who is not eligible

The Northern Food Businesses Stream does not specify explicit exclusions beyond the described eligibility criteria. However, organizations established for charitable or religious purposes are mentioned as not eligible within certain categories.

Organizations, corporations, associations, cooperatives, partnerships or institutions established for charitable or religious purposes.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers expenses related to food production and related activities aimed at building a strong territorial food system.

Purchase of equipment for food production, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, and transportation.
Research and analysis pertaining to food production, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, and transportation.
Investments in food production systems.
Investments in skills training related to food production and other associated activities.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is aimed at supporting Northern agriculture and food businesses and communities to build a strong territorial food industry in the territories.

Companies located in Nunavut.
Businesses in the Northwest Territories.
Organizations operating in Yukon.

How to apply

Inquire for Information

Contact by email at cannor.operations.cannor@canada.ca to obtain detailed application guidelines and criteria.
Reach out to a regional office by phone for queries:
Iqaluit, Nunavut: 867-975-3757
Yellowknife, NWT: 867-669-2608
Whitehorse, Yukon: 867-667-3346

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Ensure that activities align with community needs and contribute to long-term food security in Northern communities.
Applicants are encouraged to consult with local community members or stakeholders to strengthen project applications.
Collaboration among multiple stakeholders or communities can strengthen the application and increase chances of success.

Documents and links

Northern Food Businesses

Contacts

cannor.operations.cannor@canada.ca

867-975-3757

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Food Businesses Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Northern Food Businesses. 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.