Closed
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 23, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
MAZON Canada’s Grocery Grants support food projects across Canada, with funding for frontline food programs that feed food-insecure communities. The program provides between $2,000 and $5,000 for the direct purchase of food, including food pantries, shelters, meals on wheels, and school food programs.
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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 : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 23, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Food pantries and hamper programs.
- Hot meals at shelters.
- Meals on wheels programs.
- School and after-school food programs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Frontline food programs serving children and youth.
- Frontline food programs serving adults or a mix of ages.
- Food-focused nonprofit and community organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that do not run a frontline food program.
- Applicants requesting support for salaries, rent, or equipment.
- Organizations applying more than once in the same year.
- Organizations applying to multiple Grocery Grant streams in the same year.
Eligible expenses
- Food purchases for frontline food programs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries.
- Rent.
- Equipment purchases.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through SurveyMonkey Apply.
- Applicants complete an eligibility form before the main application.
- Funding decisions are made after review of eligible applications.
- If funded, applicants must complete follow-up reporting questions.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted online through SurveyMonkey Apply.
- Applicants must first complete an Eligibility Form to confirm the correct stream.
- Organizations may apply only once per year.
- Reporting questions are required after funding is issued.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grocery Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Grocery Grants. 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 Grocery Grants?
MAZON Canada’s Grocery Grants support food projects across Canada, with funding for frontline food programs that feed food-insecure communities. The program provides between $2,000 and $5,000 for the direct purchase of food, including food pantries, shelters, meals on wheels, and school food programs.
How much funding can be received?
Grocery Grants Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grocery Grants program?
To be eligible for the Grocery Grants program, you must:
Frontline food program.
Serves mostly food-insecure people.
Funds requested for food only.
What expenses are eligible under Grocery Grants?
Food pantries and hamper programs.
Hot meals at shelters.
Meals on wheels programs.
School and after-school food programs.
Where is the Grocery Grants available?
The Grocery Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Grocery Grants?
Grocery Grants is funded by MAZON Canada (MAZON)