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Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food

Supports scalable sustainable food systems projects and research
Danone Institute of North America
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 14, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

Selected teams can receive up to USD $50,000 to support replicable sustainable food systems projects over two years. Eligible activities include pilot testing community-based programs and conducting qualitative or quantitative research on sustainable food adoption and local food access.
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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
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Designing and pilot testing action-oriented, community-based sustainable food systems programs
  • Conducting etiological research on factors influencing adoption of sustainable food systems
  • Running pilot studies, feasibility testing, and needs assessments related to sustainable food approaches
  • Researching or applying Indigenous practices in sustainable agriculture
  • Projects aimed at improving equitable access to local healthy food supplies, including in underserved communities

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Transdisciplinary teams working in food systems-related fields (e.g., agriculture, urban planning, nutrition, health, economics, community food access, social/behavioral/environmental sciences)
  • Teams including faculty from institutions of higher education

Eligible geographic areas

  • United States
  • Canada

Additional information

  • Projects serving underserved local populations are given priority consideration.
  • Teams must identify and evaluate pre-specified outcomes that demonstrate impact and scalability (for community-based program designs).
  • Grant funds may supplement other funding sources, but the project must include new aims developed for this funding.
  • Selected teams must participate in a four-day in-person program (June 22–26, 2025) in Boulder, Colorado.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food. 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 Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food?

Selected teams can receive up to USD $50,000 to support replicable sustainable food systems projects over two years. Eligible activities include pilot testing community-based programs and conducting qualitative or quantitative research on sustainable food adoption and local food access.

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 4-member team Faculty member in US or Canada New project aims required

What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Food Systems Initiative - Focus on Food?

Designing and pilot testing action-oriented, community-based sustainable food systems programs Conducting etiological research on factors influencing adoption of sustainable food systems Running pilot studies, feasibility testing, and needs assessments related to sustainable food approaches Researching or applying Indigenous practices in sustainable agriculture Projects aimed at improving equitable access to local healthy food supplies, including in underserved communities

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

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