Northern Food Businesses
Highlights
This program is a great opportunity for your business. It offers funding to help you purchase equipment, invest in food production systems, and provide skills training. This can significantly boost your operations and reduce your dependence on southern food production.
What You Get
- Funding for equipment to produce, harvest, process, store, distribute, or transport food
- Support for research and analysis related to food production and harvesting
- Investments in food production systems
- Skills training in food production, processing, storage, distribution, and transportation
The key advantage of this program is that it is designed to build a strong territorial food system and reduce food insecurity. The application process is straightforward, and your business is likely to qualify. This funding can help you grow and strengthen your local food industry, making a lasting impact on your community.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Purchase of equipment for food production, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, or transportation.
- Research, analysis, and advocacy related to food production, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, and transportation.
- Investments in food production systems.
- Investments in skills training related to food production, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, and transportation.
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used for the above eligible expenses only.
Restrictions:
- Funds cannot be used for activities outside the scope of food production, harvesting, processing, storage, distribution, or transportation.
- Funds cannot be used for non-business-related expenses.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving this grant.
Qualifications
- Must be a for-profit business or commercial entity.
- Organizations, corporations, associations, cooperatives, partnerships, or institutions controlled by First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and non-status Indians (except those established for charitable or religious purposes) are eligible.
- Municipalities can apply.
Social enterprises are eligible.
Disqualifications:
- Entities established for charitable or religious purposes.
Description
This program offers funding to help your business in the Northern territories. You can receive money to buy equipment, conduct research, and invest in food production systems. This funding aims to build a strong local food industry and reduce reliance on food from the south.
You can use the money for:
- Buying equipment to produce, harvest, process, store, distribute, or transport food.
- Research and analysis related to food production and harvesting.
- Investments in food production systems.
- Skills training related to food production, processing, storage, distribution, and transportation.
The funding is designed to help your business grow and contribute to local food security. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your operations and support your community.
Program Steps
Contact the Regional Office: Reach out to the regional office in your area to express your interest and get initial guidance. Here are the contact details:
- Nunavut Regional Office: 867-975-3757
- Northwest Territories Regional Office: 867-669-2608
- Yukon Regional Office: 867-667-3346
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. You will need:
- Business plan
- Financial statements
- Details of intended use of funds (e.g., quotes for equipment)
- Proof of business registration
- Any relevant research or analysis related to your project
Draft a Proposal: Write a detailed proposal outlining your project. Include how it aligns with the goals of the program, such as building a strong territorial food system, reducing dependence on southern food production, and implementing practical solutions to food security.
Submit Your Application: Send your completed application, along with the required documentation, to the appropriate regional office. Ensure all sections are filled out correctly and all necessary documents are attached.
Follow Up: After submission, follow up with the regional office to confirm receipt of your application and to address any additional questions or requirements they may have.
Review and Approval: Wait for the review process to be completed. The regional office may contact you for further information or clarification during this period.
Receive Funding: Upon approval, you will receive the funding. Make sure to understand the terms and conditions associated with the funding and adhere to any reporting requirements.