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Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund - Canada
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Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund

Emergency funding for urgent food support organizations in Peel.
Region of Peel
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

The Interim Emergency Food Security Fund offers essential emergency financial support to food banks and warehouses, with a maximum of $500,000 available for urgent food assistance needs. The program aims to enhance food security by supporting organizations that deliver culturally appropriate, nutritious food and serve vulnerable populations in Peel.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Finance and insurance
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Emergency and Relief
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Rapid procurement of culturally appropriate foods.
  • Distribution of nutritious food to vulnerable populations.
  • Expansion of capacity to meet urgent food needs.
  • Provision of emergency food supplies to underserved communities.

Documents Needed

Preliminary Application Form, Organizational Health assessment, Emergency Need assessment.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Food banks and food warehouses operating in Peel.
  • Organizations that have received similar funding within the last two years.
  • Organizations serving Peel residents with urgent food needs.

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations not serving Peel residents.
  • Applicants without prior emergency funding or not involved in food distribution.
  • Organizations involved in activities outside immediate food security needs.

Eligible expenses

Costs related to urgent food provision, including culturally appropriate and nutritious foods; support for vulnerable populations.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses unrelated to immediate food distribution needs.
  • Long-term infrastructure investments or capacity-building projects.
  • Funding for ongoing operational costs beyond the emergency response.
  • Activities not directly related to food provision during a crisis.
  • Non-urgent or non-emergency food program activities.

Eligible geographic areas

Peel region

Processing and Agreement

  • Submitted applications are reviewed for eligibility and emergency necessity.
  • Applicants may be contacted for additional information or clarification.
  • Funding decisions are communicated once assessments are completed.
  • Recipients are required to sign a funding agreement outlining terms and conditions.
  • Funds are disbursed following agreement signing, with reporting obligations to monitor usage.

Additional information

Applicable funding is provided on a first come, first served basis, with a total budget of $500,000.

Contacts

cip@peelregion.ca

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 Interim Emergency Food Security Fund offers essential emergency financial support to food banks and warehouses, with a maximum of $500,000 available for urgent food assistance needs. The program aims to enhance food security by supporting organizations that deliver culturally appropriate, nutritious food and serve vulnerable populations in Peel.

How much funding can be received?

Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.

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: Recipients of previous emergency food funds, service in Peel.

What expenses are eligible under Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund?

Rapid procurement of culturally appropriate foods. Distribution of nutritious food to vulnerable populations. Expansion of capacity to meet urgent food needs. Provision of emergency food supplies to underserved communities.

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 across Canada.

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

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