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Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund
One-time emergency food security funding for Peel
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The 2025 Interim Emergency Food Security Fund provides one-time emergency funding for food banks and food warehouses with urgent needs. Up to $500,000 is available, with priority for organizations serving the Region of Peel.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency food security support for food banks and food warehouses.
Documents Needed
- Preliminary Application Form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Food banks.
- Food warehouses.
- Organizations serving the Region of Peel.
Eligible geographic areas
- The Region of Peel.
- Organizations based in Peel or primarily serving Peel residents.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants complete the Preliminary Application Form and email it to the fund administrator.
- An Organizational Health assessment and an Emergency Need assessment are completed.
- Qualifying applicants receive an application by email.
Additional information
- Funding is awarded on a first come, first served basis.
- The program is intended as one-time emergency support.
- Priority is given to providers serving the Region of Peel.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency 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 - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund?
The 2025 Interim Emergency Food Security Fund provides one-time emergency funding for food banks and food warehouses with urgent needs. Up to $500,000 is available, with priority for organizations serving the Region of Peel.
Who is eligible for the Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund program, you must:
Food banks and food warehouses.
Urgent need must be identified.
Previous Community Investment or emergency food security funding recipients.
What expenses are eligible under Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund?
Emergency food security support for food banks and food warehouses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund?
You can contact Region of Peel by email at cip@peelregion.ca.
Where is the Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund available?
The Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund?
Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund is funded by Region of Peel