Deadline: 25-Mar-22
The Nunavut Food Security Coalition is now accepting funding proposals for projects that will address food security in Nunavut in 2022-23.
Objectives
The purpose of the Nunavut Food Security Community Initiatives Program is to support projects that:
- Encourage and support community based projects addressing one or more of the themes outlined in the Nunavut Food Security Strategy and Action Plan. These themes include: access to country foods, store-bought foods, local food production, life skills programs, policy and legislation, community initiatives.
- Encourage projects that are in line with the Guiding Principles of the Nunavut Food Security Strategy and Action Plan.
Eligible Projects
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Community Engagement Planner to discuss the scope and nature of proposed projects. Eligible projects will:
- Contribute to the development and/or continuation of a food security projects;
- Aim to increase the ability of Nunavummiut to improve their own food security through life and food skills development;
- Encourage parents and children to learn and build food and life skills together;
- Reduce barriers to food access.
Eligibility Criteria
Non-profit organizations, societies and municipal organizations can apply for funding for projects that:
- Contribute to the development and/or continuation of a food security project.
- Aim to increase the ability of Nunavummiut to improve their own food security through life and food skills development.
- Encourage parents and children to learn and build food and life skills together.
- Reduce barriers to food access.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.nu.ca/family-services/news/call-proposals-food-security-initiatives-4