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Community - Store Giving Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Community - Store Giving Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community - Store Giving Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Community - Store Giving Program?

Community - Store Giving Program is funded by Whole Foods Market Foundation

Q: Who is eligible for the Community - Store Giving Program program?

To be eligible for the Community - Store Giving Program program, you must: • Verified nonprofit status • Serves communities near stores • Aligned with Core Values

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Community - Store Giving Program?

You can contact Whole Foods Market Foundation.

Q: Where is the Community - Store Giving Program available?

The Community - Store Giving Program program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Biannual corporate donations for local nonprofit program support

Grant and Funding

Whole Foods Market Foundation

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : April 12, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)

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

Income Support and Maintenance
Environment

Target groups

General public
Nonprofits / charities

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Local

Overview

This program provides biannual donations; the maximum funding amount is not specified. Funding supports nonprofit program activities in communities surrounding Whole Foods Market stores focused on food access, environmental stewardship, or closely related needs aligned with Whole Foods Market Core Values.

Activities funded

Nonprofit programs improving food access.
Nonprofit programs supporting environmental stewardship.
Nonprofit programs addressing closely related community needs aligned with Whole Foods Market Core Values.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,500

Weekly Good Food Bag distributions with cold-chain and nutrition materials

$ 8,800

Food rescue pickups and community compost pilot for local gardens

Documents Needed

Proof of verified nonprofit status (e.g., registration/charitable documentation).

Eligibility

The applicant must be a verified nonprofit organization.
The request must support a nonprofit program serving communities surrounding Whole Foods Market stores.
The proposed program support must align with Whole Foods Market Core Values.
The organization’s focus must relate to food access, environmental stewardship, or closely related needs.

Who is eligible?

Registered US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Registered Canadian charitable organizations.
UK charitable incorporated organizations.

Who is not eligible

Organizations unable to demonstrate verified nonprofit status.

Eligible expenses

Nonprofit program support costs for eligible community-focused initiatives.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Communities surrounding Whole Foods Market stores in the United States.
Communities surrounding Whole Foods Market stores in Canada.
Communities surrounding Whole Foods Market stores in the United Kingdom.

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Financial support is provided on a biannual basis.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate verified nonprofit status.
Program leadership is driven by local Whole Foods Market team members responding to community needs.
The program aligns with Whole Foods Market’s stated higher purpose of nourishing people and the planet.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community - Store Giving Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community - Store Giving Program. 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.