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Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund
Funding for food security initiatives in Peel
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 11, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding to help community organizations address food insecurity in Peel. It supports emergency food access and capacity-building initiatives that improve food security outcomes over a 2-year term.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 11, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency food access services for vulnerable residents
- Initiatives that build individual and community food security capacity
- Community food networks, culturally appropriate food programs, and skills-building activities
Documents Needed
- Articles of Incorporation
- Valid certificate of insurance
- Two years of financial statements
- Year-to-date balance sheet and income statement
- Completed budget template
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Registered charities
- Collaboratives with a lead agency
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Faith-based organizations without broader community services
- Organizations acting as a funding body
- Programs primarily funded by the federal or provincial government
Eligible expenses
- Occupancy costs, utilities, insurance, and truck lease
- Staff and volunteer training, wages, and benefits
- IT, data management, and evaluation systems
- Small equipment and organizational infrastructure
- Food, transportation, outreach materials, and other program supplies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land or building purchases
- Private or personal vehicle purchase or lease
- Renovation or construction projects
- Annual fundraising drives or events
- Political, religious, or legal costs and activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Peel Region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for general eligibility and required documents.
- Eligible applications are assessed by the Fund Review Committee and financial services staff.
- Funding decisions are communicated 4 to 6 weeks after the intake deadline.
- All applicants are notified whether they are approved or declined.
Additional information
- Collaborations and joint applications are encouraged.
- Applicants may apply to one or both funding streams.
- Funding decisions are communicated by email after review.
- Successful applicants must submit annual progress and reconciliation reports.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Investment Program - Food Security 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 Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund?
This program provides funding to help community organizations address food insecurity in Peel. It supports emergency food access and capacity-building initiatives that improve food security outcomes over a 2-year term.
How much funding can be received?
Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund program, you must:
Not-for-profit or charity
Based in or serving Peel
Direct food support programming
What expenses are eligible under Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund?
Emergency food access services for vulnerable residents
Initiatives that build individual and community food security capacity
Community food networks, culturally appropriate food programs, and skills-building activities
Where is the Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund available?
The Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund?
Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund is funded by Region of Peel