The LFIF is aimed at community-based, not-for-profit organizations with a mission to reduce food insecurity by establishing and strengthening their local food system. This fund has re-opened with double the funding. Applications opened on July 12th, 2021 and funding is to help prevent hunger through investments in infrastructure needs. Project impacts must be targeted, immediate, and directly related to addressing food insecurity and increasing the accessibility of healthy, nutritious and ideally local foods within the community.
- Eligible Applicants – not-for-profit organizations that have been in operation for at least 2 years as a legal entity, Indigenous groups, municipalities (NOTE - Municipalities may apply only if there are no not-for-profit organizations in the community currently providing food security services to vulnerable populations (such as a food bank or community kitchen).
- Maximum Funding – The new application intake will provide rapid-response grants valued between $15,000 and $100,000
- Eligible Projects - Projects must be infrastructure specific, community-driven and dedicated to improving access to safe and healthy foods for Canadians at risk of food insecurity. Eligible projects must be for simple infrastructure requests such as purchasing a walk-in refrigerator for a food bank, or installing a greenhouse in a remote community. Complex projects, including major renovations, and multi-year projects will not be considered under this funding intake, as impacts must be targeted and immediate. Project activities must be completed by March 31, 2022.
- Deadline – Applications will be accepted until August 13, 2021 (depending on funding availability). Applicants may submit a proposal at any time before the deadline.
- Additional information on what the program offers, eligibility, and how to apply is available on the program site at: https://agriculture.canada.ca/
en/agricultural-programs-and- services/local-food- infrastructure-fund - For Indigenous Groups who require assistance in filling-out the application form, please contact the AAFC Indigenous Pathfinder Service. To contact a Pathfinder, please e-mail: aafc.indigenouspathfinder-
explorateurautochtone.aac@agr. gc.ca - For more information on the Local Food Infrastructure Fund, please contact the program by email aafc.foodprograms-
programmesalimentaires.aac@ agr.gc.ca or phone 1-877-246-4682
- FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE CLEAN TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION PROGRAM RENEWAL
A renewed Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (FACTAP) has been launched (click here for the news release). As you may be aware, Federal Budget 2021 proposed an investment of $10 million to extend the program for two more years. These additional funds will support Canada’s fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing operations in adopting clean technologies to improve the environmental performance and competitiveness of these industries.
- Eligible Applicants – Must be currently active in, or support activities related to, the fish and seafood sectors, including: wild capture fisheries, fisheries aquaculture, processing of fisheries products AND be a commercial enterprise, Indigenous organization, or industry/professional association. Please review the full eligibility requirements here: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/
aquaculture/business- entreprises/factap- application-patppa-002-eng.htm - Maximum Funding - Eligible applicants may receive up to 75% of eligible costs (maximum of $1.0 million per year) for clean technology adoption projects.
- Deadline - FACTAP applications are accepted on a continuous basis, however the deadline to be considered for the first round of funding decisions will be at the end of August 2021 (exact date to be confirmed). If you miss the first round, your application will be retained for the next round of funding. Deadlines will also be posted to Pacific Region Fishery Notices; please ensure you are subscribed to one of the following categories: Aboriginal – General Information, Commercial – General Information and any of the Aquaculture categories.
- Changes to the program- For those familiar with the existing program, please note there are a few changes to the renewed program:
- The application (expression of interest) and proposal forms have been combined into 1 document. If you wish to discuss your project idea before completing the application, please contact DFO.PAC.FACTAP-PATPPA.PAC.MPO@
dfo-mpo.gc.ca to setup a phone appointment. - Provincial funding will no longer be a requirement to be eligible for the program, however, provincial funding support is encouraged and obtaining letter of support is still required.
- Innovation projects in the later stages of development (Technology Readiness Level [TRL] 7-9) will now be eligible for the aquaculture sector (previously, only market-ready technologies were eligible).
- Applying to the program - Interested parties may download the new application form from the website. Note that old application forms will no longer be accepted.
- For more information, please visit the program website at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/
cleantech, or contact DFO.PAC.FACTAP-PATPPA.PAC.MPO@ dfo-mpo.gc.ca
- B.C. INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The B.C. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program, started in 2018, is part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3-billion investment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen and grow Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors. This commitment includes $2 billion for programs cost-shared by the federal and provincial/territorial governments that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.
· Eligible Applicants - The program offers two streams of support: one for Indigenous governments, communities and organizations and the other for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Review each stream for specific eligibility details.
· Maximum Funding -
Ø Stream 1 provides funding of up to $19,000 to Indigenous governments, communities, and organizations for feasibility assessments of food and agriculture development options, food security planning and business planning.
Ø Stream 2 provides funding up to $8,000 to Indigenous entrepreneurs for specialized planning and coaching services to develop and plan their food and agricultural businesses.
· Deadline - Applications are being accepted on a first-come first-serve basis until the funding is fully subscribed. To apply, visit: https://www2.
· If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact program staff via AgriBusiness@gov.bc.ca or 1-888-221-7141.
- TOURISM RELIEF FUND
The Tourism Relief Fund, administered by Canada’s regional development agencies and Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), supports tourism businesses and organizations adapt their operations to meet public health requirements while investing in products and services to facilitate their future growth. For BC, this fund is administered by Western Economic Diversification.
- Eligible Applicants - include tourism entities that cater mainly to visitors, such as: businesses, not-for-profit organizations (such as tourism associations), band councils or other Indigenous organizations and cooperatives
Ø To be eligible for this fund, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- be a key supplier or operator in the visitor experience
- be part of a defined tourism cluster or a tourism dependent community, including supporting downtown cores
- provide an anchor product or service in a tourism destination
- Maximum Funding - project contribution amounts will not normally exceed $500,000.
- Contributions to businesses will be either: non-repayable contributions up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000 or repayable contributions up to 75% of eligible costs to a maximum of $500,000.
- Contributions to non-profit organizations/Indigenous entities (not generating profits) will normally be non-repayable to a max of $500,000.
· Deadline - Accepting applications now and with a continuous intake.
· Additional information is on the program website at: https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/
- JOB AND GROWTH FUND
The Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) is a $700-million federal program to support regional job creation and position local economies for long-term growth. The fund will help job creators and the organizations that support them future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and prepare for growth by supporting the transition to a green economy; fostering an inclusive recovery; enhancing Canada's competitiveness through digital adoption to improve productivity and manufacturing processes; and strengthening capacity in sectors critical to Canada's recovery and growth.
- Eligible Applicants - businesses (including co-operatives), not-for-profit organizations and community economic development partners, and Indigenous-led organizations and/or businesses.
- Maximum Funding -
- Eligible businesses could receive interest-free repayable contributions for up to 50% of eligible costs.
- Eligible not-for profit organizations could receive non-repayable contributions for up to 90% of eligible costs.
- Deadline – Applications will be accepted through a continuous intake process. All projects must be completed prior to March 31, 2024, as no further funding will be available after that date.
- Additional information is on the program website at https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/
20183.asp and in the program applicant guide https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/ 20185.asp. - Contact program staff by phone 604-666-6256 or email wd.bc-cb.deo@canada.ca
- BC ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT – INFO UPDATE
Please note: For Indigenous applicants interested in submitting an application to the B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program, you should plan on submitting from the Indigenous government rather than the Economic Development Corporation. Program staff are in discussions about whether or not EDCs could be eligible applicants. Another update will be sent to inform you whether or not EDCs are considered eligible applicants.
Best,
Bridget Horel
Regional Economic Operations Branch – Regional Manager North Vancouver Island/Sunshine Coast
Rural Development Unit
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
370 Dogwood Street South, Campbell River, BC
Bridget.Horel@gov.bc.ca │250-202-8619 (Cell) │
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