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Northern Food Businesses

Support for northern food and agriculture businesses
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • 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
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Accommodation and food services
Location
  • Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
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.

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

Documents and links

Northern Food Businesses

Contacts

cannor.operations.cannor@canada.ca
867-975-3757

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.

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)

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