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Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund - Ontario - Canada
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Source verified July 23, 2026

Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund

One-time emergency food security funding for Peel
Offered by
Region of Peel
Official source: peelregion.ca
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Food banks.

See full eligibility

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
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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.

Selection criteria

  • Organizational health.
  • Emergency need.
  • Priority is given to providers that improve culturally appropriate food, healthy and nutritious food, and support for vulnerable populations in Peel.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Complete the Preliminary Application Form
    • Fill out the preliminary form.
  • Step 2: Email the form
    • Send the completed form to cip@peelregion.ca.
  • Step 3: Await assessment
    • The organization will review Organizational Health and Emergency Need.
  • Step 4: Receive the full application
    • Qualifying applicants will be sent an application by email.

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

cip@peelregion.ca

Availability timeline

2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Investment Program - Interim Emergency Food Security Fund Program

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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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