Local Food Infrastructure Fund — Small Scale Projects

Community organizations working to improve access to healthy, locally produced food often face a practical challenge: the need for basic infrastructure to turn good intentions into lasting impact. The Local Food Infrastructure Fund — Small Scale Projects was created to help address that gap by supporting not-for-profit organizations across Canada that are strengthening food security at the community level. Delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, this initiative focuses on projects that increase access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food through targeted investments in equipment or infrastructure.

This small-scale stream is well suited to organizations planning a focused project within a single community, such as purchasing food production equipment, storage solutions, or other infrastructure that enables local food initiatives to operate or expand. Funding support typically ranges from about $25,000 up to $100,000 and is provided as a non-repayable contribution, making it especially valuable for nonprofits with limited capital. Priority is given to locally driven projects that serve equity-deserving groups, with particular emphasis on initiatives led by or benefiting Indigenous and Black communities.

While the program is national in scope, each supported project is grounded in local needs and food security priorities. The Small Scale Projects intake is currently closed, but the program runs through 2027 and has offered multiple application periods in the past. For organizations considering future intakes, reviewing the full program details can help determine how well this funding aligns with your community food goals and project plans.