Deadline: 31-Aug-22
The Yukon is pleased to announce the Food Literacy Grant Program to build on existing community-driven food literacy initiatives.
It also includes new and innovative food programs. Food literacy grants help increase community capacity. These programs help to:
- recognize strengths;
- develop new skills;
- build community;
- connect people: and
- improve food knowledge.
Funding Information
- You can apply for between $500 and $3,000.
- For an application to be eligible it must include a detailed budget no higher than $3,000.
Benefits
People who take part in these programs gain confidence in their cooking skills. This leads to greater personal capacity and resilience. The programs:
- promote social and mental wellbeing;
- improve food literacy; and
- provide learning opportunities.
What will participants learn?
People will learn about food and nutrition and gain cooking skills. They'll also learn about grocery shopping and budgeting.
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered organizations in good standing under the Societies Act
- Yukon-based not-for-profit corporations incorporated under the federal Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
- Charitable organizations
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have lived in the Yukon for at least 3 months
- Schools and early learning programs
- First Nations governments
- Municipal governments
For more information, visit Yukon.
For more information, visit https://yukon.ca/en/food-literacy