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Carrot Cache Fund

Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems
Carrot Cache
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 9, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Provides up to $5,000 to support Ontario food projects that improve local food systems. Eligible activities include initiatives related to regional food economies, local organic agriculture, community food strategies, and broader food systems work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 9, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 3 employees maximum
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Projects strengthening regional food economies.
  • Initiatives supporting local organic agriculture.
  • Development of community food strategies.
  • Broader food systems initiatives that improve a sustainable and just food system.
  • Research, advocacy, or media-based education advancing a sustainable and just regional food system.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Farms
  • Small businesses
  • Worker’s co-operatives
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Community groups

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations with more than 3 full-time, year-round staff.
  • Organizations with staff dedicated solely to fundraising.
  • Organizations receiving funding from family foundations, corporations, government, United Way, or similar sources.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Processing and Agreement

  • The Board meets in February and July to select recipients.
  • Invitations to apply are sent in January.
  • Grant recipients are notified in late February.

Additional information

  • Invitations to apply are sent in January.
  • Grant recipients are notified in late February.
  • The Board meets in February and July to select recipients.
  • The Preliminary Inquiry Form deadline listed is 2025-12-09.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Carrot Cache Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Carrot Cache Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Carrot Cache Fund?

Provides up to $5,000 to support Ontario food projects that improve local food systems. Eligible activities include initiatives related to regional food economies, local organic agriculture, community food strategies, and broader food systems work.

How much funding can be received?

Carrot Cache Fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Carrot Cache Fund program?

To be eligible for the Carrot Cache Fund program, you must: Non-profit/grassroots/co-op 3 or fewer full-time staff No major institutional funding

What expenses are eligible under Carrot Cache Fund?

Projects strengthening regional food economies. Initiatives supporting local organic agriculture. Development of community food strategies. Broader food systems initiatives that improve a sustainable and just food system. Research, advocacy, or media-based education advancing a sustainable and just regional food system.

Where is the Carrot Cache Fund available?

The Carrot Cache Fund program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Carrot Cache Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Carrot Cache Fund is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Carrot Cache Fund?

Carrot Cache Fund is funded by Carrot Cache

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