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Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund
Funding for sustainable food security projects
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 50,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports innovative projects that improve food security in Durham Region and strengthen local food systems. The maximum funding available is $50,000 per project, and eligible initiatives must focus on sustainable, long-term solutions.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $50,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
- Unincorporated community organizations applying through a financial sponsor
- Organizations with a branch in Durham Region
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Hospitals and post-secondary education institutions
- Organizations requiring participation in religious or political activities
- Government or government-based organizations applying on their own
Eligible expenses
- Financial sponsor fees, where applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Religious or political activities or proselytizing
- Capital Construction
- For profit work; event sponsorships; debt retirement, depreciation, or deficit funding
- Projects more appropriate for consideration under other Durham Region policies and projects; settlement and English language projects funded by the federal and provincial governments
- Applications made exclusively by government or government-based organizations; projects at the national or provincial level unless a Durham Region-based branch exists and a direct local benefit can be demonstrated
Eligible geographic areas
- Durham Region, Ontario
Activities funded
- Innovative projects that improve food security in Durham Region
- Initiatives that strengthen the sustainability and resilience of the local food security sector
- Projects that improve efficiency in food distribution systems
- Projects that build the capacity of existing community food programs
- Projects that increase access to fresh, nutritious food
How to apply
- Funding applications are accepted electronically through the Durham Region funding portal.
- All applicants must create an account and complete an Organizational Assessment before moving on to the full application.
- If the Organizational Assessment is flagged for review, applicants will receive an email notification before they can proceed; this may take up to two to three business days.
- After the Organizational Assessment has been completed and validated, the full application opens.
- Review the CSIP Guidelines and the instructions for completing the application before proceeding.
Documents Needed
- Completed Organizational Assessment
- Full funding application
- Application signed by an authorized representative
- Supporting information showing community need and project fit
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated community need
- Alignment with program principles and funding priorities
- Financial sustainability and organizational capacity
- Anticipated outcomes and impact
- Collaboration and partnerships, where applicable
Processing and Agreement
- The funding application review process begins immediately after the submission deadline.
- Staff review applications for completeness and general eligibility.
- Applications that meet general eligibility are assessed by a Funding Review Committee of Region of Durham staff and community stakeholders as required.
- All projects and funding allocations are subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Social Services.
- If reporting requirements are not met by deadlines indicated in the funding agreement, future fund payments may be terminated.
Additional information
- Data and other resources are available to support your funding application.
- An alternate format of the application is available upon request.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund Program
What is the Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund?
This program supports innovative projects that improve food security in Durham Region and strengthen local food systems. The maximum funding available is $50,000 per project, and eligible initiatives must focus on sustainable, long-term solutions.
How much funding can be received?
Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund program, you must:
Non-profit organization
Based in Durham Region
Food security focus
What expenses are eligible under Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund?
Financial sponsor fees, where applicable
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund?
You can contact Regional Municipality of Durham by email at funding@durham.ca or by phone at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2760.
Where is the Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund available?
The Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Social Investment Program - Sustainable Food Security Fund is a Grant and Funding