Title:
School Food Infrastructure Grant (SIFG)
Agreement Number:
SFIF-FIAS - 2024
Agreement Value:
$1,400,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026
Description:
The project aims to increase the capacity of community organizations in British Columbia to produce, process, store, and distribute food for school food programs, and helps ensure that children have the nutritious meals they need to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
United Way BC (UWBC), in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, developed the School Food Infrastructure Grant (SFIG) to enhance school-based programs by strengthening the impact of school food programming through infrastructure. This province-wide grant stream will improve access to nourishing, culturally preferred food for students and families while building the capacity of schools and not-for-profit organizations to address food insecurity in their communities.
Location:
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5G 4T4
Reference Number:
235-2025-2026-Q4-00407
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108160185
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment#2 reflects an extension to completion and expiry date of the project
Amendment Date
Mar 6, 2026
Recipient's Operating Name:
United Way British Columbia
Recipient's Legal Name:
United Way British Columbia
Program:
School Food Infrastructure Fund
Program Purpose:
The School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) supports not-for-profit organizations to improve infrastructure and equipment of community-based organizations delivering school food programming across Canada.