2. Eligibility
Check if you meet the criteria to apply.
Eligibility checklist
You must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible.
You need to meet all the eligibility criteria to qualify for the program.
Note: Priority will be given to national organizations with a national network of not-for-profit community-based organizations that serve Canadians most at risk of food insecurity.
Eligible activities
There is one eligible activity for initial recipients:
Activity 1: Further distributing funds to ultimate recipients
Eligible costs
Eligible costs are project expenses, claimed or contributed, that fall within the set program cost categories and respect all program limitations.
To be considered eligible, all costs must be:
- included in the project application form budget
- related to the activities included in the work plan
- incurred within the work plan activities timeframe
Contribution agreements between initial and ultimate recipients will further confirm eligible costs in alignment with program parameters and terms and conditions. These parameters specify that while funding is expected to be used primarily for the purchase of food, up to 25% of the initial recipient's overall funding may be allocated to ultimate recipients for storage and distribution equipment.
Note: Costs incurred and work started prior to your application being deemed complete are ineligible under the program. Any costs incurred after the deemed complete date but prior to the signing of a contribution agreement will be incurred solely at your risk without any obligation of payment by the program.
For more detailed information, refer to Eligible costs (Complete the application and apply).
Expected results
As an initial recipient, you'll:
- collect detailed data to measure and report on your distribution of funds
- submit reports tracking project outcomes as they relate to the ultimate recipients involved
Contribution agreements between AAFC and the initial recipients will further confirm expected results which align with the program parameters and terms and conditions. The expected results are within the initial recipient's control and are detailed enough to measure performance and hold them accountable.
There are no performance requirements between AAFC and the ultimate recipients.
Expected outcomes and indicators for which data will be collected include, but are not limited to, the following.
| Results timeline | Outcome | Performance indicators | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | Organizations have increased capacity to deliver community food security programs. New partnerships between organizations are created to undertake community-led action on food. | Degree to which funded organizations' capacity to deliver community food security programs has been increased. Percentage change in the number of programs and services delivered among funded organizations. Percentage change in the number of recipients reporting new partnerships among organizations in the community. | Data collected directly from funding recipients following project completion. |
| Intermediate | Food environments are improved within communities. | Percentage change in the quantity and value of foods distributed through funded projects. Degree to which recipients report improved availability and access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food. | Data collected directly from funding recipients following project completion. |
| Ultimate | Strengthened community food security. | Relative change in the degree to which project recipients perceive access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food. | Final recipient performance reports. Where possible, a survey of ultimate beneficiaries will be administered by project proponents after project completion. The survey will be incorporated in recipient performance reports to collect information on the perceived change related to the level of community food insecurity in the community. |