The program has 2 components

The LFIF aims to support locally-driven projects that will help improve community food security through the purchase and installation of infrastructure/equipment that will increase access to local, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.

Priority will be given to projects that predominantly serve equity-deserving groups, particularly those that are led by or focus on Indigenous and Black communities.

Funding

The maximum Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) grant toward a project will normally not exceed $100,000. Applications under $25,000, after ineligible costs have been removed, will not be considered for funding.

Applicants who don’t receive funding through the 2024-2025 intake may reapply to the 2025-2026 intake period.

Cost-sharing

AAFC may provide up to 100% in funding toward eligible project costs. Food production elements-related eligible costs may include, but are not limited to:

• Beekeeping equipment
• Community gardens
• Food forests
• Garden boxes/beds/tools
• Greenhouses
• Hunting, fishing equipment (may include all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and boats)
• Irrigation systems, wells, solar panels, composting systems
• Seeds, soil, compost (initial year only)
• Tractors and other heavy farm equipment
• Vertical and/or hydroponic gardens

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