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School Food Infrastructure Fund

Second Harvest is pleased to be one of 10 organizations selected by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to receive funding from the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF).

These funds will be further distributed to eligible non-profit and charitable organizations across Canada (referred to as ultimate recipients) and are to be used for investments in infrastructure and equipment that will improve school food programming.

The SFIF is delivered as a complement to the National School Food Program and was announced by the Government of Canada in Budget 2024.

To be considered for funding through the SFIF, ultimate recipients must apply through one of the initial recipient organizations, such as Second Harvest. Key project outcomes include:  
  • Food environments are improved within schools.
  • Strengthened community food security.
  • Organizations have increased capacity to deliver school food programs, which are defined as meals and/or snacks at school.
Funded under the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Application & Granting Timelines

The application period will open April 4, 2025, and close April 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Late submissions will not be considered. Funding decisions will be communicated to applicants by June 2, 2025.

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