The United Way British Columbia, in partnership with The Ministry of Health, has launched the Climate Resilient Communities: Food Infrastructure Grant Program to support rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in building food systems resilience.
Funding Information
The grant offers funding of up to $20,000 per organization. The program supports one application per organization.
Duration: 12 months
Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to community food-based organizations, non-profits, social enterprises, grassroots organizations, co-ops, community contribution companies, Indigenous governing bodies, Indigenous communities, or Indigenous-led organizations. This includes band or tribal councils, governments of self-governing First Nations or Métis Nations, Chartered Communities, Societies, Associations, or not-for-profits located in rural, remote, or Indigenous communities.
Both new projects or programs and existing initiatives that are expanding are eligible to apply.
Requirements
Funded projects are required to provide updates on project status, successes, challenges, and timeline adjustments through in-person or virtual check-ins. A final report must be submitted through the online portal, documenting the project’s impact on the community, improved food access, and demographics benefiting from the project. Photo and video documentation, as well as media and social media promotion or recognition of the project, should be included in the final report.
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