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School Food Infrastructure Grant
Funding for school food infrastructure in British Columbia
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The School Food Infrastructure Grant provides up to $50,000 to improve school food program infrastructure in British Columbia. It supports non-profit and community-based organizations purchasing, updating, and sharing equipment for food preparation, processing, storage, and transportation.
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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
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchasing, updating, and sharing food infrastructure for school food programs.
- Improving access to nutritious and culturally preferred food in schools.
- Strengthening school food programs and community food security.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community-based organizations involved in school food programs.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Food preparation equipment.
- Food processing equipment.
- Food storage equipment.
- Food transportation equipment.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Funding decisions are made and communicated to applicants in May 2025.
Additional information
- Priority is given to applicants serving schools attended by children and youth from lower-income families.
- Priority is also given to applicants serving visible minority and Indigenous communities.
- Funding decisions are communicated to applicants in May 2025.
- The application deadline has passed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the School Food Infrastructure Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the School Food Infrastructure Grant. 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 Grant?
The School Food Infrastructure Grant provides up to $50,000 to improve school food program infrastructure in British Columbia. It supports non-profit and community-based organizations purchasing, updating, and sharing equipment for food preparation, processing, storage, and transportation.
How much funding can be received?
School Food Infrastructure Grant Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the School Food Infrastructure Grant program?
To be eligible for the School Food Infrastructure Grant program, you must:
Community-based organization
Not-for-profit organization
School food program focus
What expenses are eligible under School Food Infrastructure Grant?
Purchasing, updating, and sharing food infrastructure for school food programs.
Improving access to nutritious and culturally preferred food in schools.
Strengthening school food programs and community food security.
Who can I contact for more information about the School Food Infrastructure Grant?
You can contact United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Where is the School Food Infrastructure Grant available?
The School Food Infrastructure Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the School Food Infrastructure Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
School Food Infrastructure Grant is a Grant and Funding