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Carrot Cache Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Carrot Cache Fund Funds up to 5000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

Carrot Cache Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Carrot Cache Fund?

Carrot Cache Fund is funded by Carrot Cache

Q: 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

Q: Where is the Carrot Cache Fund available?

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

Last Update: February 3, 2026

ON, Canada

Supports projects advancing sustainable, just local food systems

Grant and Funding

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

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

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.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 4,900

Pilot a cooperative Good Food Box sourcing organic local produce

$ 5,000

Transform surplus produce into preserved foods with community training

Documents Needed

Eligibility

Applicant is a non-profit, grassroots group, or worker co-operative led by people from the community they serve, with members facing systemic barriers.
Project supports improvements to a sustainable and just local food system and supports communities facing systemic barriers.
Organization has 3 or fewer full-time, year-round staff.
Organization has no staff dedicated solely to fundraising.
Organization has no funding from family foundations, corporations, government, United Way, or similar sources.

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 expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Selection criteria

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.

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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.