Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals
The 2026–2029 call for applications for the Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals is now open. Applications will be accepted until May 13, 2026, 23:59 EDT
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Introduction
Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is accepting applications for the POLAR Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals. A maximum of $100,000 per year, to a total project maximum of $300,000 over three years will be provided for projects that increase knowledge regarding the health, availability, and sustainability of country foods.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include non-federal Canadian government departments, Canadian institutions and organizations, and Indigenous organizations with Principal Investigators whose proposed research will be based in the Canadian Arctic (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut).
To be eligible for this contribution program, the Principal Investigator must be based at a Canadian institution, organization, or department.
Guide for applicants 2026–2029
Please download and review the guidelines carefully to ensure your application meets all requirements.
Apply
To apply, you must create an account on the Polar Knowledge Canada’s Online Application and Reporting site. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. Use your account to submit your application.
IMPORTANT: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application package is complete before submitting. Applications that do not meet all eligibility criteria or are incomplete will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.
Notifications will only be sent to successful candidates.
For applicants with limited connectivity or issues with the web portal, please contact the Grants and Contributions team.
Apply for the Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals.
Application due date
May 13, 2026, 23:59 EDT.
Contact us
For all questions regarding the Country Foods and Food Security Call for Proposals application process, contact the Grants and Contributions team.