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School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)
Supports school food infrastructure across Canada
Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: The School Food Infrastructure Fund eligibility page now shows more generic qualification language and a shorter ineligible-applicants list.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: The School Food Infrastructure Fund eligibility page now shows more generic qualification language and a shorter ineligible-applicants list.
SFIF eligibility criteria updated
The School Food Infrastructure Fund eligibility page now uses broad language instead of the earlier detailed applicant criteria. It no longer states the previous requirements for organization type, established network reach, broad geographic reach in Canada, or the 2-year legal entity requirement, while still listing ineligible applicants such as schools, school boards, academic and educational institutions, for-profit entities, organizations without legal status, and consultants or other third parties. The page continues to reference the same eligible activities and applicant screening context, so this is a major eligibility-clarity change rather than a timeline or funding update.
Funding available
Up to 10% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The School Food Infrastructure Fund supports better school food programming across Canada. It funds the distribution of money to ultimate recipients and related administrative costs to manage the funding envelope.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Further distribution of funds to ultimate recipients
- Administrative management of the funding envelope
Documents Needed
- Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Incorporation or Letters Patent
- Last 2 years of financial statements
- Detailed project budget
- Project team description
- Optional: accountability and management framework
- Optional: endorsement or support letters
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Not-for-profit Indigenous organizations
- Sector councils
- Not-for-profit corporations
Who is not eligible
- Schools, school boards, and educational institutions
- For-profit entities
- Unincorporated organizations
- Consultants or third parties applying on behalf of another organization
Eligible expenses
- Project management and administrative staff costs
- Office supplies, rent, utilities, and communications
- Audit, bank, insurance, and legal fees
- IT products, services, and maintenance
- Other office overhead costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs and work incurred before the application is deemed complete
- New building construction by ultimate recipients
- Structural changes to an existing building by ultimate recipients
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Capacity, governance structure, partners, existing networks, and facilities used to redistribute funds within prescribed timelines
- Capacity to manage a transparent and open selection process for ultimate recipients and related projects or activities
- Capacity to develop and implement an accountability and management framework and manage written funding agreements
- Experience working with local non-profit organizations that support school food programming in low-income communities
- Ability to collect data and report on financial and project results
How to apply
- Access your program information through the online portal.
- Click the Grants and Contributions button and choose a secure sign-in method.
- Sign in or register, then start a new application.
- Fill in the School Food Infrastructure Fund application form.
- Upload the required forms and documents, then enter the application details.
- Submit the completed application.
Processing and Agreement
- Your application is considered submitted once you receive an acknowledgment of receipt.
- Applications are checked for completeness, and incomplete applications may be placed on hold while additional information is requested.
- Complete applications are evaluated against the program principles and criteria by program administrators and other technical reviewers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
- If funding is approved, you receive a written decision letter and must sign a contribution agreement before receiving funding.
- Approved recipients must submit financial, performance, and results reports, including progress reports, annual and year-end performance reports, financial reports for each reimbursement request, and any other reports requested.
Additional information
- Organizations established in Quebec must address M-30 compliance during the assessment process.
- Even if all eligibility criteria are met, submitting an application does not obligate the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food or AAFC to provide funding.
- If approved, you will receive a written decision letter describing the funding level and any other terms, if applicable.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) Program
What is the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)?
The School Food Infrastructure Fund supports better school food programming across Canada. It funds the distribution of money to ultimate recipients and related administrative costs to manage the funding envelope.
How much funding can be received?
School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) program?
To be eligible for the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) program, you must:
Not-for-profit, sector council, or not-for-profit Indigenous organization
Established school food programming network
At least 2 years in operation
What expenses are eligible under School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)?
Further distribution of funds to ultimate recipients
Administrative management of the funding envelope
Who can I contact for more information about the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)?
You can contact Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) by email at aafc.SFIF-FIAS.aac@agr.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-246-4682.
Where is the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) available?
The School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) program is available across Canada.
Is the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) is a Grant and Funding