A three-year initiative, the Local Food Fund provides funding of up to $10 million annually to support innovative local food projects that:
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reduce barriers to regional economic development
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result in sustainable regional economic development
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have a positive impact on the Ontario economy
The Local Food Fund's goal is to increase the purchase of Ontario foods and contribute to increased economic activity through various outcomes.
For more information on this OMAFRA initiative, visit this
website.
Deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on January 16, 2015.