Northern Food Businesses

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.

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.