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Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 9, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Carrot Cache provides small funding for food projects that improve or create change in Ontario’s local food system. It supports eligible farms, small businesses, co-operatives, non-profits, community groups, research and advocacy, and media-based education initiatives.
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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
- Regional food economy initiatives
- Local organic agriculture projects
- Community food strategies
- Broader food systems initiatives
- Media-based education on sustainable and just regional food systems
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Farms
- Small businesses
- Worker co-operatives
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Community groups
- Research and advocacy groups
- Media-based education initiatives
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that have already received Carrot Cache funding three or more times
- Organizations currently receiving funding from foundations, corporations, the United Way, or government
- Projects outside Ontario
- Emergency food projects such as food hampers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel expenses
- Individual education
- HST
- Conferences
- Emergency food projects such as food hampers
- Projects completed and seeking cost recovery
- Projects outside Ontario
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Expressions of interest are reviewed first.
- Selected applicants receive an invitation to submit a final application.
- The board selects recipients after review.
- Successful applicants are notified in late February.
- Cheques are sent out after winners are announced.
Additional information
- Applicants from communities facing systemic barriers are prioritized.
- The fund supports small projects and organizations in Ontario.
- Recipients are notified in late February.
- The board selects recipients in February and July.
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?
Carrot Cache provides small funding for food projects that improve or create change in Ontario’s local food system. It supports eligible farms, small businesses, co-operatives, non-profits, community groups, research and advocacy, and media-based education initiatives.
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:
Ontario-based food projects
Applicants facing systemic barriers
Small teams with limited staff
What expenses are eligible under Carrot Cache Fund?
Regional food economy initiatives
Local organic agriculture projects
Community food strategies
Broader food systems initiatives
Media-based education on sustainable and just regional food systems
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