Food Security
Food Security Information
Second Harvest
Second Harvest
Emergency Fund
Program Summary
Second Harvest is pleased to have partnered with the Federal Government: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada and The Sprott Foundation to offer two emergency funding streams to support registered charities and non-profits across Canada. These funds have allowed Second Harvest to respond to the increased demand for food support by providing communities with food, grocery gift cards and funding during COVID-19.
Website Link: https://secondharvest.ca/emergency-funding/
Eligible Recipients
First Nations
Application Deadline
Deadline: July 31, 2020
Contact Information
1450 Lodestar Road Unit 18
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 3C1
Ph: 416-408-2594
Email: email@secondharvest.ca
Basic Shelf Foods to Keep at Home
Public Health Agency of Canada
Basic Shelf Foods to Keep at Home
25 Ingredients 50 Meals
Recipes
25 Ingredients 50 Meals
COVID-19 Info for Emergency Food Providers
Myhealthunit.ca
COVID-19 Info for Emergency Food Providers
On-line Resources for Indigenous Communities Food and COVID-19
Indigenous Service Canada
On-line Resources for Indigenous Communities Food and COVID-19
Preparing for an emergency a focus on water and food BC Health Link handout
Health Link BC
Preparing for an emergency a focus on water and food BC Health Link handout
Feeding Your Infant During COVID
Yorkton Tribal Council
Feeding Your Infant During COVID
Eat Well, Live Well Recipes
Health Canada
Eat Well, Live Well Recipes
Document Link: STC NM Recipe Resource
The Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative
Indigenous Service Canada
The Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative
Program Summary
The objective of the Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative is to increase economic development opportunities of Indigenous Peoples and communities in Canada. This initiative will support Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs who are ready to launch agriculture and food systems projects and others who want to build their capacity to participate in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.
Eligible Recipients
- Indigenous communities and governments (includes band and tribal councils, governments of self-governing First Nations, local governments of Inuit communities and Métis organizations)
- Indigenous for-profit and not-for-profit corporations, associations, cooperatives and institutions
- Indigenous businesses, partnerships and joint ventures
Application Deadline
Proposals will be accepted until September 30, 2022, or until the funding has been fully committed or until otherwise announced by the Initiative. The Initiative ends on March 31, 2023.
Contact Information
- Phone
- Telephone: 1-866-367-8506
- TTY: 613-773-2600
- Mail
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative
1341 Baseline Road, Tower 7, Floor 6
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C5
Climate Change and Health Adaption Program (CCHAP)
Indigenous Services Canada
Climate Change and Health Adaption Program (CCHAP)
Program Summary
The Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program (CCHAP) supports First Nation communities to identify, assess, and respond to the health impacts of climate Change. Funding is available for capacity building, research skills development, and creating health-related adaptation plans and communication materials. Some of the themes from the past include; community risk or vulnerability assessment, adaptation planning, mental wellness, access to land, air quality, knowledge sharing and education, traditional food security, traditional medicines, travel safety, and water quality.
Eligible Recipients
All First Nation communities south of 60°N recognized under the Indian Act are eligible for funding, including Band Councils, Tribal Councils and Associations, and governments of self-governing First Nation communities.
Non-government and voluntary associations including non-profit corporations that work in partnership with First Nation communities are also eligible, but the community must lead the project and identify the chosen organization as a partner.
Application Deadline
Once you prepare your abstract, submit it to the CCHAP team at Indigenous Services Canada through our general inbox at sac.cchap-pccas.isc@canada.ca by midnight Pacific Standard Time on or before the submission deadline: August 21, 2020. We will send an e-mail confirming the receipt of your abstract. If you do not receive an email, please follow-up with us to ensure your abstract was submitted correctly.
Contact Information
For more information on CCHAP for First Nations South of 60°N, including funding eligibility, project ideas, or to submit a proposal, please contact one of our Program Officers through our general inbox at sac.cchap-pccas.isc@canada.ca. You can also visit www.climatetelling.info for more information.
Local Food Infrastructure Fund through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Indigenous Services Canada
The Local Food Infrastructure Fund through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Program Summary
The Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) is a five-year, $50 million initiative ending March 31, 2024. The program is part of the Government of Canada’s Food Policy which is Canada’s roadmap for a healthier and more sustainable food system in Canada. The LFIF objective is to strengthen food systems and to facilitate access to safe and nutritious food for at-risk populations.
Eligible Recipients
- community or charitable organizations
- Indigenous groups
- not-for-profit co-operatives
Application Deadline
Proposals will be accepted until September 30, 2022, or until the funding has been fully committed or until otherwise announced by the Initiative. The Initiative ends on March 31, 2023.
Contact Information
E-mail: aafc.foodprograms-programmesalimentaires.aac@canada.ca
Telephone: 1-877-246-4682
TDD/TTY: 613-773-2600