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Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants Funds up to 50000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants?

Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants is funded by Northern Health Authority

Q: Who is eligible for the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants program?

To be eligible for the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants program, you must: • Community food action project • Focus on Indigenous food security/sovereignty • Located in Northern BC

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants?

You can contact Northern Health Authority.

Q: Where is the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants available?

The Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Canada

Supports Indigenous community food security initiatives

Grant and Funding

Northern Health Authority

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : December 19, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

Indigenous peoples
Rural / Remote communities

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Regional

Overview

This program provides up to $50,000 to support community food action projects in Northern BC. Eligible activities include revitalizing Indigenous foodways and planning, running, or evaluating services that strengthen Indigenous food security and Indigenous food sovereignty.

Activities funded

Revitalizing and strengthening Indigenous foodways.
Planning programs and services that support food security and Indigenous food sovereignty.
Starting programs and services that support food security and Indigenous food sovereignty.
Running programs and services that support food security and Indigenous food sovereignty.
Evaluating programs and services that support food security and Indigenous food sovereignty.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 49,500

Build a community smokehouse and deliver Indigenous food processing workshops

$ 50,000

Launch a weekly mobile food market with Indigenous harvester sourcing

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The project must be a community food action initiative in Northern BC.
The project must focus on Indigenous food security and Indigenous food sovereignty.
The project should support Indigenous food action (inclusive of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Northern British Columbia (BC Northern Health region).

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Northern Health (NH) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) jointly created this funding opportunity.
The term Indigenous is stated as inclusive of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.
This funding is described as part of a broader provincial and health authority effort to strengthen food security in British Columbia.
Approximately five projects are expected to be supported.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants. 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 Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants?

Revitalizing and strengthening Indigenous foodways. Planning programs and services that support food security and Indigenous food sovereignty. Starting programs and services that support food security and Indigenous food sovereignty. Running programs and services that support food security and Indigenous food sovereignty. Evaluating programs and services that support food security and Indigenous food sovereignty.