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EconoLease Community Grants Program
Supports hospitality groups with kitchen equipment
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The EconoLease Community Grants Program supports registered charities and not-for-profit corporations using hospitality or food services to help disadvantaged communities. Grants provide Certified Used commercial kitchen equipment credit, with a cash balance that may be used for freight or paid to the recipient’s nominated bank account.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Using hospitality or food service to help disadvantaged communities
- Purchasing Certified Used commercial kitchen equipment
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Any other documentation or information to support the application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian registered charities
- Canadian not-for-profit corporations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not Canadian registered charities or not-for-profit corporations
- Applicants that have received a grant from EconoLease or the SilverChef Group within the past 12 months
Eligible expenses
- Certified Used commercial kitchen equipment purchased via credit on EconoLease’s website
- Freight costs
- Cash paid to the recipient’s nominated bank account
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
- Applications are assessed against SilverChef’s internal Selection Criteria.
- How the initiative will positively impact the local community is considered.
How to apply
- Submit the application via the online form on the SilverChef Website.
Processing and Agreement
- Valid and complete applications are assessed against the Selection Criteria.
- A shortlist is created from the applications.
- Four applications from the shortlist in each quarter are chosen to receive a Community Grant.
- Successful applicants are notified by email on or before the quarterly notification dates.
- Recipients must respond to the Success Notification Email within one month.
- Recipients who do not respond within one month forfeit the grant, which is offered to the next Eligible Applicant on the shortlist.
Additional information
- Successful applicants are contacted within one month after applications close.
- Unsuccessful applicants are not contacted.
- Eligible applicants may only submit one application per Funding Year and receive one Community Grant per Funding Year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EconoLease Community Grants Program Program
What is the EconoLease Community Grants Program?
The EconoLease Community Grants Program supports registered charities and not-for-profit corporations using hospitality or food services to help disadvantaged communities. Grants provide Certified Used commercial kitchen equipment credit, with a cash balance that may be used for freight or paid to the recipient’s nominated bank account.
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
Registered and operating for at least 12 months
Uses hospitality or food service to help disadvantaged communities
What expenses are eligible under EconoLease Community Grants Program?
Using hospitality or food service to help disadvantaged communities
Purchasing Certified Used commercial kitchen equipment
Who can I contact for more information about the EconoLease Community Grants Program?
You can contact Silverchef Canada by email at grants@silverchef.com.au or by phone at 1 888 473 9309.
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