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EconoLease Community Grants Program

Supports community food service through equipment and essential costs
Silverchef Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 30, 2026
Location
Canada

Overview

Up to $5,000 supports charities and not-for-profits using hospitality or food service to help disadvantaged communities. Eligible activities include acquiring Certified Used commercial kitchen equipment and covering limited 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

  • Hospitality or food service initiatives that support disadvantaged communities

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered charities delivering hospitality or food service programs
  • Not-for-profit organizations delivering hospitality or food service programs

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations that are not registered charities or not-for-profits
  • Organizations not using hospitality or food service to support 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)

Processing and Agreement

  • If selected, applicants are contacted within one month after applications close.
  • Unsuccessful applicants are not contacted.

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the EconoLease Community Grants 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.

What is the EconoLease Community Grants Program?

Up to $5,000 supports charities and not-for-profits using hospitality or food service to help disadvantaged communities. Eligible activities include acquiring Certified Used commercial kitchen equipment and covering limited 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 Hospitality/food service supporting disadvantaged communities

What expenses are eligible under EconoLease Community Grants Program?

Hospitality or food service initiatives that support disadvantaged communities

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

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