Apply for funding to help communities address food literacy: Community Food Access and Literacy Fund
Communities and community organizations can apply for funding from the Food Access and Literacy Fund to help support activities that promote food literacy and improve access to healthy, affordable food. You can apply until 25 March 2026.
The Food Access and Literacy Fund helps vulnerable Nova Scotians access local, healthy food and food literacy skills by supporting projects that:
- improve food access for vulnerable Nova Scotians
- teach meal planning skills, including ways to reduce trips to the grocery store
- provide education on food, nutrition and budgeting skills
- build and maintain community gardens to strengthen individual, family and community food security
You need to use the funding to:
- buy food for workshops or cooking lessons
- buy supplies (like soil and seeds for a community garden)
- share food grown in a community garden
Eligibility
Non-profit societies, community organizations and Mi’kmaq communities can apply for funding if the organization is:
- registered with Registry of Joint Stock Companies
- federally registered charities or Not-for-Profit Corporations
- a Nova Scotian Mi’kmaw band
You need to apply for funding by 25 March 2026.
How to apply
- Review detailed program criteria in the Community Food Access and Literacy Fund Guidelines.
- Contact the Community Food Access and Literacy Fund to discuss your project idea and confirm your eligibility.
- Apply online for the funding.
- Check the application for details on all required supporting documents.
- Complete the budget template.
- Submit your completed application, supporting documents, project overview and budget template.
How long it takes
It should take 1 to 2 months for the program to review your funding application and let you know if your funding application is approved. It can take longer if more information is needed or if your application hasn’t been filled in correctly.
Cost
There is no cost to apply.
Before you start
Make sure you have:
- Registry of Joint Stock Companies ID or Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) charitable registration number, if applicable
- description of project (including start date and end date)
- total cost of project
- amount of funding requested
- project location
- completed project overview (see Project Overview Document instructions in the Community Food Access and Literacy Fund Guidelines)
- letters of support, if applicable
- photos, if applicable
Apply online
Applications are closed.