Boosted Support from Nutrition North Canada Subsidy Program

Nutrition North Canada (NNC) is a Government of Canada program that helps make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and more accessible How the subsidy works NNC subsidizes a list of nutritious eligible foods, as well as certain non-food items such as diapers and soap, hand-sanitizers and personal hygiene products, sold by registered retailers, suppliers, country food processors and local food growers. Food banks and charitable organizations are also eligible for the subsidy. Customers in eligible communities can purchase subsidized food from registered northern retailers, directly from registered suppliers or from registered local food growers. Eligible communities can also benefit from the subsidy through food that is donated by registered food banks and other charitable organizations, without profit. The subsidy is applied against the total cost of an eligible product (including product purchasing cost, transportation, insurance and overhead) shipped by air, ice road, sealift or barge to an eligible community. This means that the price you pay for these items is cheaper than it otherwise would be, and reduces the cost for charitable organizations to donate food to isolated communities. For profit businesses must pass on the full subsidy to consumers. Reports on retailer and supplier compliance If you have a business or charitable organization that operates in or serves one or more of our eligible communities and are interested in registering with NNC, visit Accessing the retail subsidy. How to access the subsidy If you live in an eligible Northern community, there are 3 ways you can access the subsidy. Shopping at a registered retailer or local food grower When you shop at a registered NNC retailer, or directly from a local food grower, the price of eligible food reflects the NNC subsidy. At larger stores, the savings will be displayed on your receipt. Making a direct order When you order directly from a registered supplier, the NNC subsidy is automatically deducted from the price of all eligible items. Individuals, schools, restaurants and small retailers can access direct orders. This option helps preserve competition among northern retailers and provides consumers with flexibility related to special dietary needs. To place a direct order: pick a supplier from the list of registered suppliers place your order with your chosen supplier by phone or email Your savings will be shown on your invoice. Sample point-of-sale in-store receipt Larger NNC retailers across the North are required to display the NNC subsidy on customers' receipts.

Grant Deadline

Deadline not available

Funding Amount

Deadline not available

Type of Grant

Funding

Sectors

Agri-Food, Agriculture, Environmental Sustainability, Food Processing

Demographics

Incorporation

For Profit, Non Profit

Perks

Region Restriction

This grant is restricted to whole of Canada

Keywords

Age Restriction

This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100

Eligibility and Requirements

How to access the subsidy

If you live in an eligible Northern community, there are 3 ways you can access the subsidy.

Shopping at a registered retailer or local food grower

When you shop at a registered NNC retailer, or directly from a local food grower, the price of eligible food reflects the NNC subsidy. At larger stores, the savings will be displayed on your receipt.

Making a direct order

When you order directly from a registered supplier, the NNC subsidy is automatically deducted from the price of all eligible items. Individuals, schools, restaurants and small retailers can access direct orders. This option helps preserve competition among northern retailers and provides consumers with flexibility related to special dietary needs.

To place a direct order:

• pick a supplier from the list of registered suppliers

• place your order with your chosen supplier by phone or email

Your savings will be shown on your invoice.

Sample point-of-sale in-store receipt

Larger NNC retailers across the North are required to display the NNC subsidy on customers' receipts.

Grant Application website

https://www.nutritionnorthcanada.gc.ca/eng/1415538638170/1415538670874

Contact

Contact Nutrition North Canada to get an application form or ask a question.

Email: aadnc.nutritionnordcanada-nutritionnorthcanada.aandc@canada.ca

Telephone: 1-800-567-9604

https://www.nutritionnorthcanada.gc.ca/eng/1489504833741/1489505041529