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Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants
Funding for Indigenous food action projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 19, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports community food action projects in Northern BC, with grants of up to $50,000 available for Indigenous food security and food sovereignty initiatives. Eligible work includes strengthening Indigenous foodways, supporting community food programs, and bringing communities together around food sovereignty.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Revitalizing and strengthening Indigenous foodways.
- Planning, starting, running, or evaluating food security programs and services.
- Bringing people and communities together around Indigenous food sovereignty.
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Explanation of intended use of funds
- Supporting application information submitted through the online system
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations Bands and health centres
- Métis societies and associations
- Indigenous organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Municipalities and Regional Districts
- Community organizations and service agencies
Who is not eligible
- Individuals and personal businesses.
- Organizations that do not support rural, remote, and Indigenous food action.
- Northern Health employees, programs, or facilities.
Eligible expenses
- Project activities related to food security and food sovereignty.
- Equipment needed for safe food processing.
- Community food roles and wages.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects outside the Northern Health region.
- Large-scale food aid or charitable food distribution projects.
- Academic research.
- Applications from individuals or personal businesses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern BC
- BC Northern Health region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the online system.
- Applicants are notified of the decision, with successful applicants awarded funding.
- The application should clearly explain the project plan and use of funds.
Additional information
- Priority is given to Indigenous-led organizations.
- Partnerships with Indigenous communities are allowed for other applicants.
- Applications are submitted through an online grant management system.
- Applicants should clearly explain what they will do, why, how, and how funds will be used.
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?
This program supports community food action projects in Northern BC, with grants of up to $50,000 available for Indigenous food security and food sovereignty initiatives. Eligible work includes strengthening Indigenous foodways, supporting community food programs, and bringing communities together around food sovereignty.
How much funding can be received?
Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
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:
Indigenous-led or partnered projects
Focused on Indigenous food security
Based in Northern BC
What expenses are eligible under Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants?
Revitalizing and strengthening Indigenous foodways.
Planning, starting, running, or evaluating food security programs and services.
Bringing people and communities together around Indigenous food sovereignty.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants?
You can contact Northern Health Authority.
Where is the Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants available?
The Rural, Remote and Indigenous Food Action grants program is available across Canada.
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