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Community Food Fund
Funding for community-based food supports in PEI
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Location
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 to support community-based food services in Prince Edward Island. It funds food purchases for clients, including support for food banks, fridges, cupboards, pantries, and hampers.
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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 : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating community food support services for vulnerable residents.
- Providing food distribution through food banks, community fridges, food cupboards, food pantries, or food hampers.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Photos of the facility and infrastructure.
- Proposed spending plan and financial information.
- Organizational details, including service description.
- Criminal Record Check for individuals involved in delivery, if required.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations.
- Community-based coalitions or networks.
- Municipalities.
- Individuals partnering with an organization.
- Food banks, community fridges, food cupboards, food pantries, and food hampers.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking funding for buildings, infrastructure, equipment, repairs, rent, or staff salaries.
- Organizations that cannot enter into a formal funding agreement.
- Applicants whose service does not support vulnerable PEI residents.
Eligible expenses
- Food purchases for clients, including non-perishable goods, fresh produce, and frozen food.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Buildings and facility costs.
- Infrastructure and equipment.
- Facility repairs and rent.
- Staff salaries.
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Island.
Selection criteria
- Type of service offered.
- Geographic area served.
- Estimated number of clients supported.
- Service delivery model and monitoring mechanisms.
- Proposed spending plan and other funding sources.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Provide organizational information, service details, and financial information.
- Include a proposed spending plan.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting materials
- Attach photos of the facility and infrastructure.
- Provide a Criminal Record Check for individuals directly involved in program delivery, if required.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the completed application to Katie Duffy at kmduffy@ihis.org.
- Ensure the application is clear, legible, and complete.
- Submit before 5:00 pm on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and are not guaranteed funding.
- Applications are assessed against service type, area served, number of clients, delivery model, spending plan, and other funding sources.
- Applicants are notified of the decision by letter and/or email.
- Approved applicants must enter into a formal funding agreement before funding is issued.
- Funding includes reporting, record keeping, and accountability obligations.
Additional information
- One application per organization.
- Applicants may need to provide a Criminal Record Check for individuals directly involved in program delivery.
- Applications must include photos of the facility and infrastructure.
- Funding decisions are issued by letter and/or email.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Food Fund Program
What is the Community Food Fund?
This program provides up to $10,000 to support community-based food services in Prince Edward Island. It funds food purchases for clients, including support for food banks, fridges, cupboards, pantries, and hampers.
How much funding can be received?
Community Food Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Food Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Food Fund program, you must:
Service supports vulnerable PEI residents.
Must complete full application package.
Must accept site visit and inspection.
What expenses are eligible under Community Food Fund?
Operating community food support services for vulnerable residents.
Providing food distribution through food banks, community fridges, food cupboards, food pantries, or food hampers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Food Fund?
You can contact Prince Edward Island Department of Social Development and Seniors (ESDC).
Where is the Community Food Fund available?
The Community Food Fund program is available the province of Prince Edward Island.
Is the Community Food Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Food Fund is a Grant and Funding