Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative accepting proposals
Posted: March 27, 2019
Categories: GoodFoodBites / Opportunities
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is currently accepting project proposals under the Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative.
[Update] Due to the high demand for the initiative, applications will be accepted until July 31, 2021, for projects to be completed on or before March 31, 2023.
AAFC explains that the objective of the Initiative is to increase economic development opportunities of Indigenous Peoples and communities in Canada. The 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.
Projects under the Initiative must be for the benefit of Indigenous Peoples and communities in Canada, as well as the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. Examples of agriculture and food systems projects that may be eligible for funding include (but are not limited to):
- supporting an approach to producing fresh food within an Indigenous community, and helping to plan and design the means in which that agricultural production can occur
- developing a food system within an Indigenous community to access healthy food, while also providing an opportunity for Indigenous Peoples to share their agricultural knowledge and experiences, and market and sell their agriculture products
- providing skills training that will help an Indigenous community or organization establish or scale up an agriculture operation
Learn more on the Government of Canada AAFC website here.