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Ontario Government Announces $6 Million for Food Projects in Northern Communities

Justin Barber

Apr 24, 2025 — 1 min read

The Ontario government has announced a $6 million investment through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support projects that aim to increase access to locally grown and produced food in northern Ontario communities.

According to the provincial government, this funding is intended for initiatives that support food production, processing, storage, and distribution, with the stated goal of addressing food insecurity and supporting economic activity in the North. The government says that projects funded by the NOHFC may include those that help make nutritious food more accessible to residents.

Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, said in the official release, “This investment will help more people in the North get access to healthy and affordable food closer to home.”

The announcement indicates that details such as the specific locations or recipients of funding have not been disclosed. The government also stated that applications to the NOHFC remain open to eligible organizations and businesses pursuing local food-related projects under existing program criteria.

All information in this article is drawn from a news release issued by the Ontario government on June 28, 2024.

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