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EconoLease Community Grants Program
Supports community food service with equipment funding
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $5,000 supports registered charities and not-for-profits using hospitality or food service to help disadvantaged communities. Funds are provided as credit for Certified Used commercial kitchen equipment, with a cash portion available for related costs such as freight, installation, and raw materials.
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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 : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Using hospitality or food service to support disadvantaged communities
- Acquiring commercial kitchen equipment for community programs
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Organization name and registration details
- Supporting documentation or information for the application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered charities or not-for-profits
- Organizations that do not use hospitality or food service to help disadvantaged communities
Eligible expenses
- Certified Used commercial kitchen equipment purchased via credit on EconoLease’s website
- Freight costs (cash portion)
- Installation costs (cash portion)
- Raw materials such as coffee beans (cash portion)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses not expressly covered by the grant terms
- Any cost beyond the grant amount not covered by the recipient
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Positive impact on the local community
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application
- Fill out the Community Grant Application form on EconoLease’s website.
- Provide organization details and project information.
- Attach any supporting documentation or information.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed form through the online submission portal.
- Step 3: Await the decision
- Successful applicants are contacted by email after the round closes.
- Unsuccessful applicants are not contacted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed against the program’s selection criteria.
- A shortlist is created from valid applications.
- Successful applicants are notified by email within one month after applications close.
- Recipients must respond within one month to claim the grant.
- The grant must be redeemed within six months of the success notification, unless extended to 12 months at SilverChef’s discretion.
Additional information
- Successful applicants are contacted within one month after applications close.
- Unsuccessful applicants are not contacted.
- Deadlines appear to recur quarterly (March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31).
Frequently Asked Questions about the EconoLease Community Grants Program Program
What is the EconoLease Community Grants Program?
Up to $5,000 supports registered charities and not-for-profits using hospitality or food service to help disadvantaged communities. Funds are provided as credit for Certified Used commercial kitchen equipment, with a cash portion available for related costs such as freight, installation, and raw materials.
How much funding can be received?
EconoLease Community Grants Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the EconoLease Community Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the EconoLease Community Grants Program program, you must:
Registered charity or not-for-profit
At least 12 months operating
Clear need for commercial kitchen equipment
What expenses are eligible under EconoLease Community Grants Program?
Using hospitality or food service to support disadvantaged communities
Acquiring commercial kitchen equipment for community programs
Where is the EconoLease Community Grants Program available?
The EconoLease Community Grants Program program is available across Canada.
Is the EconoLease Community Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EconoLease Community Grants Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the EconoLease Community Grants Program?
EconoLease Community Grants Program is funded by Silverchef Canada