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Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food
Funding for sustainable food systems projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 14, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds transdisciplinary teams working on community-based sustainable food systems projects in the U.S. and Canada. Selected teams receive USD 50,000 for two years to support pilot studies, feasibility testing, needs assessments, and related research or outreach.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design and pilot testing of community-based food system programs.
- Research on factors influencing sustainable food system adoption.
- Projects improving access to local and healthy food.
- Projects supporting soil health and climate-related activities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Transdisciplinary teams based in the United States.
- Transdisciplinary teams based in Canada.
- Teams with expertise in food systems-related disciplines.
Eligible expenses
- Project implementation costs for the selected initiative.
- Pilot studies, feasibility testing, and needs assessments.
- Research activities using quantitative or qualitative methods.
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Priority for projects reaching underserved local populations.
- Potential for impact and measurable outcomes.
- Scalability or wider use of the project.
- Relevance to sustainable food systems and community benefit.
Additional information
- Selected teams must participate in a four-day in-person program in Boulder, Colorado.
- The initiative is co-funded by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR).
- Teams may supplement current funding from other sources, but new project aims must be developed for this funding.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food Program
What is the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food?
This program funds transdisciplinary teams working on community-based sustainable food systems projects in the U.S. and Canada. Selected teams receive USD 50,000 for two years to support pilot studies, feasibility testing, needs assessments, and related research or outreach.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food program, you must:
Transdisciplinary team of four.
At least one faculty member.
Project focused on sustainable food systems.
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food?
Design and pilot testing of community-based food system programs.
Research on factors influencing sustainable food system adoption.
Projects improving access to local and healthy food.
Projects supporting soil health and climate-related activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food?
You can contact Danone Institute of North America.
Where is the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food available?
The Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food program is available across Canada.
Is the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food is a Grant and Funding