Harvesters Support Grant (HSG) & Community Food Programs Fund (CFPF)

Overview:
The Harvesters Support Grant (HSG) and Community Food Programs Fund (CFPF) support Indigenous and northern communities in strengthening local food systems, food sovereignty, and access to traditional and culturally appropriate foods. Developed in collaboration with Indigenous and northern partners, the programs help fund harvesting, food sharing, local food production, and community-led food security initiatives.

The Harvesters Support Grant supports traditional hunting, harvesting, and food-sharing activities, while the Community Food Programs Fund expands support for community food programs such as school meal programs, Elders’ meals, community kitchens, and local food distribution initiatives.

Together, these programs help reduce reliance on store-bought food, support traditional harvesting practices, and strengthen community-driven food security solutions.

Funding Amount:
Funding is distributed through Indigenous recipient organizations and varies by region, community, and funding stream.
Funding is currently available through March 31, 2027.

Eligibility / Who It’s For:
Eligible applicants include Indigenous organizations representing communities that:

• Qualify for the Nutrition North Canada subsidy program
• Are reliant on air transportation for more than eight months per year

Funding is administered through:

• Land claim organizations
• Self-government organizations
• Indigenous organizations representing eligible communities

Project Examples:

• Traditional hunting and harvesting activities
• Harvesting equipment, maintenance, and storage
• Transportation and fuel costs
• Safety and rescue equipment
• Harvesting training and certification
• Community gardens and food production projects
• Food centres, food hubs, and community kitchens
• School meal programs
• Elders’ meal programs
• Local food banks and food-sharing initiatives
• Community food distribution networks
• Bulk food purchasing programs
• Cultural food gatherings and celebrations
• Food security research and innovation projects

Province/Scope:
Northern Canada

Including eligible communities in:

• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut
• Nunavik (Northern Quebec)
• Nunatsiavut (Northern Labrador)
• Other Nutrition North Canada eligible communities

Deadline:
Funding allocations are currently in place through March 31, 2027.