How do I apply for Island Community Food Security Program?

Visit Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land's website for application instructions.

Who administers Island Community Food Security Program?

This program is administered by Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land.

Are there similar programs to Island Community Food Security Program?

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How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Island Community Food Security Program?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Island Community Food Security Program

Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land

🌾 Agriculture, Food & Fisheries🗺️ Provincial❤️ Nonprofit🏘️ Community Partnership📚 Training

Funds for food literacy and security projects in Prince Edward Island

Funding

Contact for details

Deadline

See website

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Funding of up to $10,000 to cover 100% of the costs of projects that support Prince Edward Island residents in obtaining safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diets through a sustainable, local food system that maximizes community self-relia

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Complete and Sign Application Form – General
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📎Optional Documents: Letter of support from partnering organizations
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available: Application Form – General
Project Proposal Guidelines
✉️Supporting Letters: A letter of support from partnering organizations is required if applicable.

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: Implementing food literacy training for foodservices and/or procurement staff
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🚫Ineligible Expenses: Organizational overhead fees
Individual conference attendance costs
Capital and infrastructure costs
Scholarships and/or bursaries
Provincial branding activities
Gift cards
Research activities (excludes Community Needs Assessment)
For profit or fundraising activities or events
Normal and on-going operating and maintenance activities
Activities related to aquaponic food production, or to aquaculture, seaweed, fish and seafood production and processing
Activities which provide tax credits or rebates
Development and enforcement of regulations
📏Expense Caps: 100% of eligible expenses up to $10,000 per project
💳Payment Model: reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 25% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind
📚Stacking Rules: Yes, can combine with other government funding.
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Documentation of additional sources of project funding required.

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: final only
📑Reporting Requirements: claim form summarizing expenditures
copies of all paid invoices with verification of payment
a report on the project and its results in terms of project objectives
copies of material produced
🔍Audit Requirements: agree to participate in an evaluation and/or audit of the program
📢Branding Requirements: recognize the support of the Department and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
🗄️Record Retention Period: 60 days after project completion