Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 300
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Arnprior, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The FoodCycler Pilot Project offers a subsidized countertop composter for Arnprior residents at a reduced price. It supports at-home food waste diversion through a 12-week tracking period and final survey.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300 $
- Minimum amount : 300 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Location
- Arnprior
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- At-home food waste diversion using a FoodCycler countertop composter.
- Tracking household use over a 12-week pilot period.
- Completing an exit survey at the end of the pilot.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arnprior residents.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of a FoodCycler unit at the subsidized price.
- Replacement filters for the unit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Items that cannot be processed in the FoodCycler, such as cardboard, oils and fats, candy and gum, beef bones, and most compostable plastics.
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Arnprior, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Participants track weekly FoodCycler use during the first 12 weeks.
- An exit survey is completed at the end of the pilot period.
- Survey results are used to evaluate the program’s success.
- After the pilot, the FoodCycler remains with the participant.
Additional information
- Replacement filters are available at Town Hall.
- The FoodCycler unit remains with the participant after the pilot period.
- Participants may receive access to municipal resident pricing for accessories.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FoodCycler Pilot Project Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the FoodCycler Pilot Project. 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 FoodCycler Pilot Project?
The FoodCycler Pilot Project offers a subsidized countertop composter for Arnprior residents at a reduced price. It supports at-home food waste diversion through a 12-week tracking period and final survey.
How much funding can be received?
FoodCycler Pilot Project Funds up to $300 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the FoodCycler Pilot Project program?
To be eligible for the FoodCycler Pilot Project program, you must:
Arnprior residents only.
Household participation required.
12-week tracking and survey.
What expenses are eligible under FoodCycler Pilot Project?
At-home food waste diversion using a FoodCycler countertop composter.
Tracking household use over a 12-week pilot period.
Completing an exit survey at the end of the pilot.
Who can I contact for more information about the FoodCycler Pilot Project?
You can contact Town of Arnprior by email at adean@arnprior.ca or by phone at (613) 623-4231 ext. 1832.
Where is the FoodCycler Pilot Project available?
The FoodCycler Pilot Project program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the FoodCycler Pilot Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FoodCycler Pilot Project is a Other Support