Island Community Food Security Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Community-based organizations and non-profits operating in Prince Edward Island - Local food cooperatives and social enterprises - Indigenous communities and organizations in PEI - Charitable organizations with food security mandates - Community gardens and urban agriculture initiatives - Food banks and meal programs serving PEI residents - Municipal governments and regional development organizations - Schools and educational institutions with community food programs - Requirement: Must be registered and operating within Prince Edward Island ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 per project - Match Requirement: No matching funds required - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funding does not need to be returned) - Currency: Canadian dollars - Coverage: Funds cover 100% of eligible project costs ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Local food production infrastructure (equipment, tools, seeds) - Community garden development and maintenance - Food processing and preservation equipment - Educational programming on food security and nutrition - Training and capacity building for community members - Distribution systems for local food access - Cultural food programming and traditional food initiatives - Sustainable agriculture initiatives and practices - Food storage and handling facilities - Marketing and promotion of local food systems - Staffing and coordination for food security projects - Transportation of food to underserved communities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic Requirement: Projects must directly benefit Prince Edward Island residents - Sustainability Focus: Projects must demonstrate alignment with sustainable, local food system development - Community Self-Reliance: Initiatives must maximize community capacity and long-term independence from external support - Food Safety & Nutrition: All projects must prioritize safe food access and nutritional adequacy - Cultural Acceptability: Programs must respect and incorporate diverse cultural food traditions - Documentation: Applicants must provide detailed project plans, budgets, and expected community outcomes - Reporting: Recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations - Accountability: Funds must be used exclusively for approved purposes as outlined in the grant agreement - Timeline: Projects should demonstrate clear start dates, milestones, and