Research and Capacity Building Fund

Apply before: November 14, 2023

Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: The Research and Capacity Building Fund targets research and capacity-building opportunities for reducing and/or diverting food and other organic waste from landfills. Project outcomes with the ability to be leveraged by others across Canada to support policy, program, or project development are encouraged.

Eligibility

All projects must take place in Canada.

Local governments, including Indigenous governments, are eligible to receive funding. Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:

Domestic Indigenous governments
Municipal and local governments

Benefits

Projects can receive funding ranging from $75,000 to a maximum of $150,000.

There’s no requirement for matching funds, but applicants are encouraged to seek additional financial support or in-kind contributions from project partners. It’s essential for applicants to disclose all funding sources for the project.

Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: The Research and Capacity Building Fund-eligible expenses can cover:

Human resources, such as salaries and benefits directly related to project activities,
Costs for consultants and contractors involved in project activities
Management and professional services, like accounting, audits, and legal fees specific to the project
Travel and field expenses (refer to the National Joint Council’s website for kilometric rates)
Materials, supplies, communication, production, distribution, and printing costs
Rentals and purchases of equipment, including research and laboratory tools.
Vehicle rental and operational expenses
A reasonable portion of overhead and administrative costs directly linked to project execution, such as office supplies and rent,