Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty (IFS)
$200,000
Grant
Description:
The Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty (IFS) Grant provides non-repayable funding contributions to First Nation communities, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and entrepreneurs in British Columbia that want to participate in and receive financial supports to develop, expand, or strengthen their Indigenous food systems and innovation to enhance sustainability and growth of the Indigenous agriculture and food sovereignty.
Comments on Funding:
The Food Processing Growth Fund’s contribution for approved projects:
Minimum of $100,000.00
Maximum of $1,000,000.00
With a maximum of $100,000 for the training component.
For approved projects with only Training-related activities, the Food Processing Growth Fund’s contribution:
Minimum of $50,000.00
Maximum of $100,000.00.
NOTE: When applying for minimum funding amounts, only projects with an eligible cash budget equal to at least 133.33% of the minimum contribution will be eligible for funding due to the cost-shared ratio of 75%
December 1, 2025
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. First Nation communities (Indian Act, Self-government, or Treaty) or any of their departments or organizations under their authority or control (eg. Economic development corp, community school etc)
2. Tribal Councils
3. Métis Nation Chartered Communities
4. Indigenous led not for profit organizations that supports programs primarily for the benefit of Indigenous peoples and where it can be demonstrated that decisions and directions of the organizations are being made by Indigenous peoples at the highest governance level (i.e. at least 51% decision making power)
5. Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs engaged in food production or processing, including for profit or social enterprise, cooperative or other similar body where applicant or majority indigenous ownership (at least 51%) can validate their indigenous ancestry or affiliation (status card, Métis citizenship card) or other method of validating a clear and authentic connection to their Indigenous heritage
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. email FS@nrtf.ca.
2. Download, review and complete the Grant Application Below.
2. If you have questions or want to discuss a potential project, please contact us at FS@nrtf.ca and we will arrange a time to connect with you.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit Application form
Other Things to Note:
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