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School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)
Supports school food infrastructure across Canada
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, 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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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
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
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants receive an acknowledgement notice when the application is submitted.
- Applications are checked for completeness before full assessment begins.
- Complete applications are reviewed competitively against program principles and criteria.
- Approved applicants receive a written decision and negotiate a contribution agreement.
- No funding is paid until the contribution agreement is signed.
Additional information
- Quebec-based organizations must address M-30 compliance during assessment.
- Approved recipients must sign a contribution agreement before funding is paid.
- The program is guided by the National School Food Policy.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF). 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 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 or Indigenous non-profit
Established school food 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 the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) is a Grant and Funding