Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)

Amount:

$80,000.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP) funds activities involved in agriculture, food processing, and/or food systems planning, training and skills development, technological adoption, productivity and profitability improvements, and climate change adaptations.

Comments on Funding:

The program provides up to $80,000 of funding per project.

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.

Eligibility:

Appliicants must be:
1. in the Province of British Columbia,
2. an Indigenous government, community, or Indigenous led non-profit organization (including a band or tribal council, government of a self-governing First Nation or Métis Nation Chartered Community, Society or Association, economic development corporation, not-for-profit other Indigenous organization, or association); or
3. an Indigenous business or entrepreneur engaged in food production and/or processing with a minimum of 2-years in operation (including a for-profit or social enterprise, cooperative or institution, or other Indigenous business, partnership or joint venture).

Application Steps:

Applicants must

1. Create an account and register organization including:
a. Name
b. Contact details
c. Type of organization
d. BC ID / CRA numbers
e. Primary contact

2. apply through the IAF Client Portal

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1. Project start & end dates
2. Select project activities from the eligible activities list
3. description of key activities, who will undertake work and timeline
Alignment with program priorities
4. Performance measurement information
5. Funding request / project budget
6. letters of support
7. CV’s
8. quotes

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About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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