The True North Sustainable Food Fund program has two funding streams:
Spark Stream
The Spark stream is designed for smaller, faster projects.
Key details:
Funding amount: Up to $100,000
Application type: Single-stage application
Project duration: Up to 12 months
Review timeline: Approximately 60 days after intake close
Spark is intended for applicants with focused scopes of work who are ready to move quickly.
Impact Stream
The Impact stream is designed for larger and more complex demonstrations.
Key details:
Funding amount: $250,000 to $1,000,000
Application type: Two-stage process
Expression of Interest (EOI)
Full Application
EOI review timeline: 30–45 days
Full application review timeline: 4–6 weeks
Impact is intended for large industrial demonstration projects.