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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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Equity, demonstrated need, and impact (45%)
- Organizational health (40%)
- Budget clarity and reasonableness (15%)
How to apply
- Step 1: Register in GovGrants if your organization is new to the program.
- Step 2: Update your Service Provider Profile and upload the required documents.
- Step 3: Complete and submit the online application through SurveyMonkey.
- Step 4: Complete the budget template and upload it to your GovGrants profile.
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
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