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Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund - Ontario - Canada
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Community Investment Program - Food Security Fund

Funding for food security initiatives in Peel
Offered by
Region of Peel
Official source: peelregion.ca
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
August 11, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Not-for-profit organizations

See full eligibility

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
Funds Providers

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

Official page

Our funds

Program guide

Community Investment Fund: 2025-2026 Food Security Fund Frequently Asked Questions

Community Investment Program’s (2025)

Supporting document

Food Security Fund 2025 - 2026

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.

Other components of this program

Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.

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