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EconoLease Community Grants Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

EconoLease Community Grants Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the EconoLease Community Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

EconoLease Community Grants Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the EconoLease Community Grants Program?

EconoLease Community Grants Program is funded by Silverchef Canada

Q: 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

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the EconoLease Community Grants Program?

You can contact Silverchef Canada.

Q: Where is the EconoLease Community Grants Program available?

The EconoLease Community Grants Program program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Canada

Supports community food service through equipment and essential costs

Grant and Funding

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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

Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : March 31, 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

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.

Activities funded

Hospitality or food service initiatives that support disadvantaged communities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 5,000

Expand community meal-prep capacity with certified used cooking equipment

$ 5,000

Equip a training café to deliver barista skills for youth

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The applicant must be a registered charity or not-for-profit organization.
The organization must use hospitality or food service to support disadvantaged communities.

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)

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Selection criteria

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).

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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.